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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.16, 22,434.27 and 13,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.16, 22,434.27 and 13,272.14 is: 18,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.16 : 22,434.27 = 13,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.16/22,434.27 = 13,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.16x = 22,434.27 × 13,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.16x = 297,750,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,750,778.55/16,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.07

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