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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.76, 22,345.50 and 14,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.76, 22,345.50 and 14,193.80 is: 19,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.76 : 22,345.50 = 14,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.76/22,345.50 = 14,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.76x = 22,345.50 × 14,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.76x = 317,167,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,167,557.90/16,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.35

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