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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.39, 22,154.24 and 14,367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.39, 22,154.24 and 14,367.79 is: 19,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.39 : 22,154.24 = 14,367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.39/22,154.24 = 14,367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.39x = 22,154.24 × 14,367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.39x = 318,307,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,307,448.46/16,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.99

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