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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.70, 22,878 and 16,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.70, 22,878 and 16,011.14 is: 22,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.70 : 22,878 = 16,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.70/22,878 = 16,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.70x = 22,878 × 16,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.70x = 366,302,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,302,746.53/16,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.12

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