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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.14, 22,631.76 and 14,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.14, 22,631.76 and 14,341.62 is: 19,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.14 : 22,631.76 = 14,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.14/22,631.76 = 14,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.14x = 22,631.76 × 14,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.14x = 324,576,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,576,101.85/16,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.70

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