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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.72, 22,107.96 and 14,580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.72, 22,107.96 and 14,580.50 is: 20,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.72 : 22,107.96 = 14,580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.72/22,107.96 = 14,580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.72x = 22,107.96 × 14,580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.72x = 322,345,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,345,000.24/16,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,075.40

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