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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.50, 22,208.96 and 13,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.50, 22,208.96 and 13,996.46 is: 19,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.50 : 22,208.96 = 13,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.50/22,208.96 = 13,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.50x = 22,208.96 × 13,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.50x = 310,846,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,846,820.28/16,133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.17

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