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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.76, 22,129.48 and 14,747.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.76, 22,129.48 and 14,747.43 is: 20,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.76 : 22,129.48 = 14,747.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.76/22,129.48 = 14,747.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.76x = 22,129.48 × 14,747.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.76x = 326,352,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,352,957.24/16,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.04

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