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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.18, 22,148.43 and 14,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.18, 22,148.43 and 14,363.56 is: 19,827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.18 : 22,148.43 = 14,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.18/22,148.43 = 14,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.18x = 22,148.43 × 14,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.18x = 318,130,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,130,303.21/16,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.16

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