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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.59, 22,148.89 and 13,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.59, 22,148.89 and 13,791.16 is: 19,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.59 : 22,148.89 = 13,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.59/22,148.89 = 13,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.59x = 22,148.89 × 13,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.59x = 305,458,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,458,706.11/16,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.15

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