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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.08, 22,608.16 and 14,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.08, 22,608.16 and 14,597.12 is: 20,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.08 : 22,608.16 = 14,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.08/22,608.16 = 14,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.08x = 22,608.16 × 14,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.08x = 330,014,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,014,024.50/16,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.51

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