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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.79, 22,257.04 and 14,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.79, 22,257.04 and 14,993.12 is: 20,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.79 : 22,257.04 = 14,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.79/22,257.04 = 14,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.79x = 22,257.04 × 14,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.79x = 333,702,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,702,350.47/16,134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.17

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