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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.19, 22,142.92 and 14,359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.19, 22,142.92 and 14,359.55 is: 19,821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.19 : 22,142.92 = 14,359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.19/22,142.92 = 14,359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.19x = 22,142.92 × 14,359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.19x = 317,962,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,962,434.03/16,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.62

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