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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.97, 22,162.41 and 14,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.97, 22,162.41 and 14,276.52 is: 19,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.97 : 22,162.41 = 14,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.97/22,162.41 = 14,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.97x = 22,162.41 × 14,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.97x = 316,402,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,402,089.61/16,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.45

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