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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.40, 22,285.50 and 14,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.40, 22,285.50 and 14,811.40 is: 20,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.40 : 22,285.50 = 14,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.40/22,285.50 = 14,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.40x = 22,285.50 × 14,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.40x = 330,079,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,079,454.70/16,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.36

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