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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.88, 22,224.30 and 13,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.88, 22,224.30 and 13,774.52 is: 18,964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.88 : 22,224.30 = 13,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.88/22,224.30 = 13,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.88x = 22,224.30 × 13,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.88x = 306,129,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,129,064.84/16,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.90

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