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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.82, 22,182.40 and 14,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.82, 22,182.40 and 14,634.59 is: 20,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.82 : 22,182.40 = 14,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.82/22,182.40 = 14,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.82x = 22,182.40 × 14,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.82x = 324,630,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,630,329.22/16,110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.83

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