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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.12, 22,354.19 and 13,984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.12, 22,354.19 and 13,984.11 is: 19,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.12 : 22,354.19 = 13,984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.12/22,354.19 = 13,984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.12x = 22,354.19 × 13,984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.12x = 312,603,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,603,451.92/16,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.98

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