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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.07, 22,184.13 and 14,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.07, 22,184.13 and 14,635.84 is: 20,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.07 : 22,184.13 = 14,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.07/22,184.13 = 14,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.07x = 22,184.13 × 14,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.07x = 324,683,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,683,377.22/16,112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.56

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