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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.08, 24,233.22 and 14,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.08, 24,233.22 and 14,806.56 is: 22,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.08 : 24,233.22 = 14,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.08/24,233.22 = 14,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.08x = 24,233.22 × 14,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.08x = 358,810,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,810,625.92/16,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,180.18

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