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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.91, 22,600.82 and 14,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.91, 22,600.82 and 14,159.58 is: 19,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.91 : 22,600.82 = 14,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.91/22,600.82 = 14,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.91x = 22,600.82 × 14,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.91x = 320,018,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,018,048.06/16,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.39

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