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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.52, 22,137.92 and 14,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.52, 22,137.92 and 14,355.96 is: 19,816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.52 : 22,137.92 = 14,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.52/22,137.92 = 14,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.52x = 22,137.92 × 14,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.52x = 317,811,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,811,094.00/16,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.72

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