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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.18, 22,177.06 and 14,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.18, 22,177.06 and 14,086.27 is: 19,428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.18 : 22,177.06 = 14,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.18/22,177.06 = 14,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.18x = 22,177.06 × 14,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.18x = 312,392,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,392,054.97/16,079.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,428.36

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