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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.86, 22,259.64 and 14,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.86, 22,259.64 and 14,690.60 is: 20,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.86 : 22,259.64 = 14,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.86/22,259.64 = 14,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.86x = 22,259.64 × 14,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.86x = 327,007,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,007,467.38/16,166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.02

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