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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.59, 22,278.96 and 14,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.59, 22,278.96 and 14,806.65 is: 20,409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.59 : 22,278.96 = 14,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.59/22,278.96 = 14,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.59x = 22,278.96 × 14,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.59x = 329,876,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,876,763.08/16,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.89

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