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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.52, 22,687.92 and 10,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.52, 22,687.92 and 10,066.08 is: 13,892.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.52 : 22,687.92 = 10,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.52/22,687.92 = 10,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.52x = 22,687.92 × 10,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.52x = 228,378,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,378,417.75/16,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.04

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