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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,097.97, 22,166.55 and 14,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,097.97, 22,166.55 and 14,279.52 is: 19,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,097.97 : 22,166.55 = 14,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,097.97/22,166.55 = 14,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,097.97x = 22,166.55 × 14,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,097.97x = 316,527,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,527,694.06/16,097.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.58

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