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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.73, 22,376.03 and 13,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.73, 22,376.03 and 13,855.35 is: 19,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.73 : 22,376.03 = 13,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.73/22,376.03 = 13,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.73x = 22,376.03 × 13,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.73x = 310,027,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,027,727.26/16,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,077.77

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