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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.88, 22,222.92 and 13,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.88, 22,222.92 and 13,773.52 is: 18,963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.88 : 22,222.92 = 13,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.88/22,222.92 = 13,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.88x = 22,222.92 × 13,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.88x = 306,087,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,087,833.08/16,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.52

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