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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.26, 22,356.42 and 13,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.26, 22,356.42 and 13,214.90 is: 18,232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.26 : 22,356.42 = 13,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.26/22,356.42 = 13,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.26x = 22,356.42 × 13,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.26x = 295,437,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,437,854.66/16,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.11

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