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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.41, 22,601.51 and 14,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.41, 22,601.51 and 14,160.08 is: 19,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.41 : 22,601.51 = 14,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.41/22,601.51 = 14,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.41x = 22,601.51 × 14,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.41x = 320,039,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,039,189.72/16,374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.08

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