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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.86, 22,273.44 and 13,950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.86, 22,273.44 and 13,950.12 is: 19,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.86 : 22,273.44 = 13,950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.86/22,273.44 = 13,950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.86x = 22,273.44 × 13,950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.86x = 310,717,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,717,160.81/16,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.76

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