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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.68, 22,149.12 and 14,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.68, 22,149.12 and 14,364.04 is: 19,827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.68 : 22,149.12 = 14,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.68/22,149.12 = 14,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.68x = 22,149.12 × 14,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.68x = 318,150,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,150,845.64/16,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,827.82

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