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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.67, 22,323.26 and 13,969.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.67, 22,323.26 and 13,969.73 is: 19,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.67 : 22,323.26 = 13,969.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.67/22,323.26 = 13,969.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.67x = 22,323.26 × 13,969.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.67x = 311,850,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,850,005.65/16,208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.70

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