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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.68, 22,968.60 and 16,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.68, 22,968.60 and 16,126.44 is: 22,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.68 : 22,968.60 = 16,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.68/22,968.60 = 16,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.68x = 22,968.60 × 16,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.68x = 370,401,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,401,749.78/16,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.14

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