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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.16, 22,301.04 and 14,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.16, 22,301.04 and 14,663.04 is: 20,130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.16 : 22,301.04 = 14,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.16/22,301.04 = 14,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.16x = 22,301.04 × 14,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.16x = 327,001,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,001,041.56/16,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.38

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