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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.26, 22,267.35 and 13,808.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.26, 22,267.35 and 13,808.22 is: 19,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.26 : 22,267.35 = 13,808.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.26/22,267.35 = 13,808.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.26x = 22,267.35 × 13,808.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.26x = 307,472,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,472,467.62/16,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.51

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