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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.80, 22,308.78 and 13,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.80, 22,308.78 and 13,997.80 is: 19,294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.80 : 22,308.78 = 13,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.80/22,308.78 = 13,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.80x = 22,308.78 × 13,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.80x = 312,273,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,273,840.68/16,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.27

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