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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.08, 22,383.28 and 13,860.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.08, 22,383.28 and 13,860.64 is: 19,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.08 : 22,383.28 = 13,860.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.08/22,383.28 = 13,860.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.08x = 22,383.28 × 13,860.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.08x = 310,246,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,246,586.10/16,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,084.96

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