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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.35, 22,164.12 and 14,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.35, 22,164.12 and 14,277.70 is: 19,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.35 : 22,164.12 = 14,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.35/22,164.12 = 14,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.35x = 22,164.12 × 14,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.35x = 316,452,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,452,656.12/16,096.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.90

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