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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.43, 22,037.46 and 13,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.43, 22,037.46 and 13,849.16 is: 19,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.43 : 22,037.46 = 13,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.43/22,037.46 = 13,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.43x = 22,037.46 × 13,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.43x = 305,200,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,200,309.53/15,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.97

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