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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.48, 22,266.02 and 13,944.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.48, 22,266.02 and 13,944.74 is: 19,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.48 : 22,266.02 = 13,944.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.48/22,266.02 = 13,944.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.48x = 22,266.02 × 13,944.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.48x = 310,493,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,493,783.27/16,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.34

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