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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.63, 22,182.15 and 14,634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.63, 22,182.15 and 14,634.41 is: 20,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.63 : 22,182.15 = 14,634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.63/22,182.15 = 14,634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.63x = 22,182.15 × 14,634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.63x = 324,622,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,622,493.70/16,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.58

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