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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.08, 22,298.96 and 14,821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.08, 22,298.96 and 14,821.16 is: 20,429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.08 : 22,298.96 = 14,821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.08/22,298.96 = 14,821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.08x = 22,298.96 × 14,821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.08x = 330,496,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,496,453.99/16,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.92

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