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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.62, 22,997.16 and 14,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.62, 22,997.16 and 14,179.50 is: 19,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.62 : 22,997.16 = 14,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.62/22,997.16 = 14,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.62x = 22,997.16 × 14,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.62x = 326,088,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,088,230.22/16,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.18

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