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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.65, 22,681.22 and 14,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.65, 22,681.22 and 14,065.52 is: 19,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.65 : 22,681.22 = 14,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.65/22,681.22 = 14,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.65x = 22,681.22 × 14,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.65x = 319,022,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,022,969.80/16,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.45

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