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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.64, 22,153.21 and 14,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.64, 22,153.21 and 14,367.04 is: 19,831.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.64 : 22,153.21 = 14,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.64/22,153.21 = 14,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.64x = 22,153.21 × 14,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.64x = 318,275,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,275,962.90/16,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.96

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