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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.33, 22,188.87 and 13,880.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.33, 22,188.87 and 13,880.79 is: 19,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.33 : 22,188.87 = 13,880.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.33/22,188.87 = 13,880.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.33x = 22,188.87 × 13,880.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.33x = 307,999,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,999,044.81/16,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.93

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