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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.82, 22,302.54 and 14,046.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.82, 22,302.54 and 14,046.21 is: 19,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.82 : 22,302.54 = 14,046.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.82/22,302.54 = 14,046.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.82x = 22,302.54 × 14,046.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.82x = 313,266,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,266,160.37/16,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.71

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