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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.01, 22,406.16 and 14,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.01, 22,406.16 and 14,591.25 is: 20,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.01 : 22,406.16 = 14,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.01/22,406.16 = 14,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.01x = 22,406.16 × 14,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.01x = 326,933,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,933,882.10/16,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.52

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