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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.81, 22,329.50 and 14,874.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.81, 22,329.50 and 14,874.81 is: 20,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.81 : 22,329.50 = 14,874.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.81/22,329.50 = 14,874.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.81x = 22,329.50 × 14,874.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.81x = 332,146,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,146,911.79/16,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.67

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