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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.98, 22,377.74 and 13,856.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.98, 22,377.74 and 13,856.63 is: 19,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.98 : 22,377.74 = 13,856.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.98/22,377.74 = 13,856.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.98x = 22,377.74 × 13,856.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.98x = 310,079,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,079,882.24/16,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.52

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