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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.01, 22,132.58 and 14,749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.01, 22,132.58 and 14,749.68 is: 20,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.01 : 22,132.58 = 14,749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.01/22,132.58 = 14,749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.01x = 22,132.58 × 14,749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.01x = 326,448,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,448,472.57/16,040.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.14

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