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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.62, 22,917.78 and 16,066.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.62, 22,917.78 and 16,066.44 is: 22,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.62 : 22,917.78 = 16,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.62/22,917.78 = 16,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.62x = 22,917.78 × 16,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.62x = 368,207,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,207,137.30/16,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.30

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