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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.51, 22,130.51 and 14,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.51, 22,130.51 and 14,748.18 is: 20,350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.51 : 22,130.51 = 14,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.51/22,130.51 = 14,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.51x = 22,130.51 × 14,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.51x = 326,384,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,384,744.97/16,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.07

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