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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.35, 22,268.61 and 13,946.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.35, 22,268.61 and 13,946.61 is: 19,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.35 : 22,268.61 = 13,946.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.35/22,268.61 = 13,946.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.35x = 22,268.61 × 13,946.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.35x = 310,571,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,571,618.91/16,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.93

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