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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.57, 22,180.68 and 14,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.57, 22,180.68 and 14,633.34 is: 20,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.57 : 22,180.68 = 14,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.57/22,180.68 = 14,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.57x = 22,180.68 × 14,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.57x = 324,577,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,577,431.87/16,109.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.12

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