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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.73, 22,374.65 and 13,854.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.73, 22,374.65 and 13,854.35 is: 19,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.73 : 22,374.65 = 13,854.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.73/22,374.65 = 13,854.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.73x = 22,374.65 × 13,854.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.73x = 309,986,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,986,322.80/16,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.40

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