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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.12, 22,766.84 and 14,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.12, 22,766.84 and 14,127.98 is: 19,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.12 : 22,766.84 = 14,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.12/22,766.84 = 14,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.12x = 22,766.84 × 14,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.12x = 321,649,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,649,453.80/16,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.95

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