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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.26, 22,130.16 and 14,747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.26, 22,130.16 and 14,747.93 is: 20,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.26 : 22,130.16 = 14,747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.26/22,130.16 = 14,747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.26x = 22,130.16 × 14,747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.26x = 326,373,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,373,939.92/16,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.72

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