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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.18, 22,654.24 and 14,160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.18, 22,654.24 and 14,160.42 is: 19,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.18 : 22,654.24 = 14,160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.18/22,654.24 = 14,160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.18x = 22,654.24 × 14,160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.18x = 320,793,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,793,553.18/16,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.60

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