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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.64, 22,691.17 and 10,066.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.64, 22,691.17 and 10,066.57 is: 13,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.64 : 22,691.17 = 10,066.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.64/22,691.17 = 10,066.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.64x = 22,691.17 × 10,066.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.64x = 228,422,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,422,270.86/16,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.69

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