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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.61, 22,246.88 and 14,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.61, 22,246.88 and 14,681.34 is: 20,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.61 : 22,246.88 = 14,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.61/22,246.88 = 14,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.61x = 22,246.88 × 14,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.61x = 326,613,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,613,935.81/16,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.25

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