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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.28, 22,153.44 and 14,739.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.28, 22,153.44 and 14,739.36 is: 20,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.28 : 22,153.44 = 14,739.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.28/22,153.44 = 14,739.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.28x = 22,153.44 × 14,739.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.28x = 326,527,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,527,527.40/16,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.11

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