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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.23, 22,148.58 and 14,363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.23, 22,148.58 and 14,363.67 is: 19,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.23 : 22,148.58 = 14,363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.23/22,148.58 = 14,363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.23x = 22,148.58 × 14,363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.23x = 318,134,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,134,894.09/16,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.38

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