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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.36, 22,162.74 and 14,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.36, 22,162.74 and 14,276.70 is: 19,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.36 : 22,162.74 = 14,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.36/22,162.74 = 14,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.36x = 22,162.74 × 14,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.36x = 316,410,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,410,790.16/16,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.51

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