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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.59, 22,263.82 and 14,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.59, 22,263.82 and 14,795.65 is: 20,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.59 : 22,263.82 = 14,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.59/22,263.82 = 14,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.59x = 22,263.82 × 14,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.59x = 329,407,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,407,688.38/16,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,394.75

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