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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.40, 22,205.52 and 14,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.40, 22,205.52 and 14,369.48 is: 19,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.40 : 22,205.52 = 14,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.40/22,205.52 = 14,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.40x = 22,205.52 × 14,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.40x = 319,081,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,081,747.77/16,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.92

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