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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.07, 22,295.19 and 14,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.07, 22,295.19 and 14,441.26 is: 19,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.07 : 22,295.19 = 14,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.07/22,295.19 = 14,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.07x = 22,295.19 × 14,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.07x = 321,970,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,970,635.54/16,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.65

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