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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.91, 22,916.75 and 16,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.91, 22,916.75 and 16,065.73 is: 22,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.91 : 22,916.75 = 16,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.91/22,916.75 = 16,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.91x = 22,916.75 × 16,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.91x = 368,174,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,174,180.36/16,614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.27

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