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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.40, 22,280.55 and 13,450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.40, 22,280.55 and 13,450.36 is: 18,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.40 : 22,280.55 = 13,450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.40/22,280.55 = 13,450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.40x = 22,280.55 × 13,450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.40x = 299,681,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,681,418.50/16,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.71

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