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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.70, 22,429.17 and 13,594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.70, 22,429.17 and 13,594.42 is: 18,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.70 : 22,429.17 = 13,594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.70/22,429.17 = 13,594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.70x = 22,429.17 × 13,594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.70x = 304,911,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,911,557.23/16,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.83

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