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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.12, 22,270.10 and 14,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.12, 22,270.10 and 14,017.48 is: 19,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.12 : 22,270.10 = 14,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.12/22,270.10 = 14,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.12x = 22,270.10 × 14,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.12x = 312,170,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,170,681.35/16,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.10

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