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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.33, 22,301.64 and 14,277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.33, 22,301.64 and 14,277.57 is: 19,692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.33 : 22,301.64 = 14,277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.33/22,301.64 = 14,277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.33x = 22,301.64 × 14,277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.33x = 318,413,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,413,226.21/16,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.43

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