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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.36, 22,271.36 and 13,948.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.36, 22,271.36 and 13,948.62 is: 19,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.36 : 22,271.36 = 13,948.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.36/22,271.36 = 13,948.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.36x = 22,271.36 × 13,948.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.36x = 310,654,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,654,737.52/16,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.68

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