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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.83, 22,304.77 and 13,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.83, 22,304.77 and 13,934.88 is: 19,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.83 : 22,304.77 = 13,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.83/22,304.77 = 13,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.83x = 22,304.77 × 13,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.83x = 310,814,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,814,258.54/16,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,213.55

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