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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.38, 22,181.80 and 14,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.38, 22,181.80 and 14,634.16 is: 20,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.38 : 22,181.80 = 14,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.38/22,181.80 = 14,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.38x = 22,181.80 × 14,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.38x = 324,611,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,611,899.38/16,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.24

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