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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.62, 22,998.54 and 14,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.62, 22,998.54 and 14,180.50 is: 19,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.62 : 22,998.54 = 14,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.62/22,998.54 = 14,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.62x = 22,998.54 × 14,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.62x = 326,130,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,130,796.47/16,703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.56

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