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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.84, 22,829.58 and 14,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.84, 22,829.58 and 14,159.16 is: 19,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.84 : 22,829.58 = 14,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.84/22,829.58 = 14,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.84x = 22,829.58 × 14,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.84x = 323,247,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,247,675.95/16,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.22

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