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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.09, 22,276.89 and 14,805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.09, 22,276.89 and 14,805.15 is: 20,407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.09 : 22,276.89 = 14,805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.09/22,276.89 = 14,805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.09x = 22,276.89 × 14,805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.09x = 329,812,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,812,697.98/16,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.83

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