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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.86, 22,256.88 and 14,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.86, 22,256.88 and 14,688.60 is: 20,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.86 : 22,256.88 = 14,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.86/22,256.88 = 14,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.86x = 22,256.88 × 14,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.86x = 326,922,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,922,407.57/16,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.26

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