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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.77, 22,122.84 and 14,224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.77, 22,122.84 and 14,224.91 is: 19,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.77 : 22,122.84 = 14,224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.77/22,122.84 = 14,224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.77x = 22,122.84 × 14,224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.77x = 314,695,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,695,297.33/16,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.69

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