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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.21, 22,153.99 and 14,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.21, 22,153.99 and 14,367.59 is: 19,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.21 : 22,153.99 = 14,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.21/22,153.99 = 14,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.21x = 22,153.99 × 14,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.21x = 318,299,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,299,533.13/16,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.73

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