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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.50, 22,134.64 and 14,751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.50, 22,134.64 and 14,751.18 is: 20,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.50 : 22,134.64 = 14,751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.50/22,134.64 = 14,751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.50x = 22,134.64 × 14,751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.50x = 326,512,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,512,058.88/16,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.21

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