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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.20, 22,358.32 and 13,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.20, 22,358.32 and 13,217.14 is: 18,248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.20 : 22,358.32 = 13,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.20/22,358.32 = 13,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.20x = 22,358.32 × 13,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.20x = 295,513,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,513,045.60/16,194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.08

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