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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.61, 22,494.38 and 14,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.61, 22,494.38 and 14,325.89 is: 19,707.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.61 : 22,494.38 = 14,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.61/22,494.38 = 14,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.61x = 22,494.38 × 14,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.61x = 322,251,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,251,829.40/16,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.66

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