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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.08, 22,384.66 and 13,861.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.08, 22,384.66 and 13,861.64 is: 19,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.08 : 22,384.66 = 13,861.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.08/22,384.66 = 13,861.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.08x = 22,384.66 × 13,861.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.08x = 310,288,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,288,098.44/16,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.34

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