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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.35, 22,267.23 and 13,945.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.35, 22,267.23 and 13,945.61 is: 19,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.35 : 22,267.23 = 13,945.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.35/22,267.23 = 13,945.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.35x = 22,267.23 × 13,945.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.35x = 310,530,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,530,105.36/16,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.55

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