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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.06, 22,430.64 and 13,998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.06, 22,430.64 and 13,998.25 is: 19,306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.06 : 22,430.64 = 13,998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.06/22,430.64 = 13,998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.06x = 22,430.64 × 13,998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.06x = 313,989,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,989,803.51/16,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,306.93

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