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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.44, 22,328.43 and 13,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.44, 22,328.43 and 13,973.49 is: 19,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.44 : 22,328.43 = 13,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.44/22,328.43 = 13,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.44x = 22,328.43 × 13,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.44x = 312,006,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,006,093.32/16,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.86

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