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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.50, 22,159.89 and 13,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.50, 22,159.89 and 13,825.32 is: 19,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.50 : 22,159.89 = 13,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.50/22,159.89 = 13,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.50x = 22,159.89 × 13,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.50x = 306,367,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,367,570.41/16,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,058.04

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