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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.21, 22,156.76 and 14,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.21, 22,156.76 and 14,369.50 is: 19,835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.21 : 22,156.76 = 14,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.21/22,156.76 = 14,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.21x = 22,156.76 × 14,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.21x = 318,381,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,381,380.19/16,051.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.36

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