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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.79, 22,351.29 and 13,837.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.79, 22,351.29 and 13,837.39 is: 19,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.79 : 22,351.29 = 13,837.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.79/22,351.29 = 13,837.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.79x = 22,351.29 × 13,837.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.79x = 309,283,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,283,447.55/16,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.01

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