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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.80, 22,307.40 and 13,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.80, 22,307.40 and 13,996.80 is: 19,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.80 : 22,307.40 = 13,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.80/22,307.40 = 13,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.80x = 22,307.40 × 13,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.80x = 312,232,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,232,216.32/16,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.89

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