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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.52, 22,852.27 and 14,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.52, 22,852.27 and 14,442.72 is: 19,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.52 : 22,852.27 = 14,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.52/22,852.27 = 14,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.52x = 22,852.27 × 14,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.52x = 330,048,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,048,936.97/16,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.83

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