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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.44, 22,299.86 and 14,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.44, 22,299.86 and 14,444.64 is: 19,943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.44 : 22,299.86 = 14,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.44/22,299.86 = 14,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.44x = 22,299.86 × 14,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.44x = 322,113,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,113,449.75/16,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.33

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