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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.08, 22,306.82 and 14,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.08, 22,306.82 and 14,281.32 is: 19,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.08 : 22,306.82 = 14,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.08/22,306.82 = 14,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.08x = 22,306.82 × 14,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.08x = 318,570,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,570,763.20/16,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.60

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