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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.46, 22,111.11 and 14,449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.46, 22,111.11 and 14,449.95 is: 19,911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.46 : 22,111.11 = 14,449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.46/22,111.11 = 14,449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.46x = 22,111.11 × 14,449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.46x = 319,504,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,504,433.94/16,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.21

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