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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.11, 22,667.99 and 14,220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.11, 22,667.99 and 14,220.27 is: 19,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.11 : 22,667.99 = 14,220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.11/22,667.99 = 14,220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.11x = 22,667.99 × 14,220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.11x = 322,344,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,344,867.06/16,459.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,584.59

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