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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.44, 22,328.98 and 14,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.44, 22,328.98 and 14,874.44 is: 20,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.44 : 22,328.98 = 14,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.44/22,328.98 = 14,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.44x = 22,328.98 × 14,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.44x = 332,130,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,130,924.44/16,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.16

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