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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.24, 22,511.84 and 14,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.24, 22,511.84 and 14,254.72 is: 19,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.24 : 22,511.84 = 14,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.24/22,511.84 = 14,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.24x = 22,511.84 × 14,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.24x = 320,899,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,899,975.88/16,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.82

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