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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.07, 22,163.64 and 14,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.07, 22,163.64 and 14,371.58 is: 19,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.07 : 22,163.64 = 14,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.07/22,163.64 = 14,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.07x = 22,163.64 × 14,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.07x = 318,526,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,526,525.35/16,053.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,842.09

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