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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.08, 22,293.44 and 14,817.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.08, 22,293.44 and 14,817.16 is: 20,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.08 : 22,293.44 = 14,817.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.08/22,293.44 = 14,817.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.08x = 22,293.44 × 14,817.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.08x = 330,325,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,325,467.43/16,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.40

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