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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.83, 22,182.66 and 13,876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.83, 22,182.66 and 13,876.29 is: 19,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.83 : 22,182.66 = 13,876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.83/22,182.66 = 13,876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.83x = 22,182.66 × 13,876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.83x = 307,813,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,813,023.13/16,090.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.72

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