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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.18, 22,145.68 and 14,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.18, 22,145.68 and 14,361.56 is: 19,824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.18 : 22,145.68 = 14,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.18/22,145.68 = 14,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.18x = 22,145.68 × 14,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.18x = 318,046,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,046,512.06/16,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.41

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