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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.69, 22,144.99 and 14,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.69, 22,144.99 and 14,361.06 is: 19,823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.69 : 22,144.99 = 14,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.69/22,144.99 = 14,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.69x = 22,144.99 × 14,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.69x = 318,025,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,025,530.09/16,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.70

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