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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.06, 22,422.17 and 13,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.06, 22,422.17 and 13,879.23 is: 19,119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.06 : 22,422.17 = 13,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.06/22,422.17 = 13,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.06x = 22,422.17 × 13,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.06x = 311,202,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,202,273.02/16,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.08

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