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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.16, 22,427.11 and 16,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.16, 22,427.11 and 16,062.91 is: 22,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.16 : 22,427.11 = 16,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.16/22,427.11 = 16,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.16x = 22,427.11 × 16,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.16x = 360,244,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,244,649.49/16,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.32

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