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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.21, 22,158.14 and 14,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.21, 22,158.14 and 14,370.50 is: 19,836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.21 : 22,158.14 = 14,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.21/22,158.14 = 14,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.21x = 22,158.14 × 14,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.21x = 318,423,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,423,550.87/16,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.74

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