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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.07, 22,293.81 and 14,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.07, 22,293.81 and 14,440.26 is: 19,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.07 : 22,293.81 = 14,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.07/22,293.81 = 14,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.07x = 22,293.81 × 14,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.07x = 321,928,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,928,412.79/16,147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.27

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