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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.44, 22,368.06 and 13,538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.44, 22,368.06 and 13,538.52 is: 18,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.44 : 22,368.06 = 13,538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.44/22,368.06 = 13,538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.44x = 22,368.06 × 13,538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.44x = 302,830,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,830,511.55/16,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.24

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