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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.47, 22,460.49 and 13,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.47, 22,460.49 and 13,773.85 is: 18,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.47 : 22,460.49 = 13,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.47/22,460.49 = 13,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.47x = 22,460.49 × 13,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.47x = 309,367,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,367,364.04/16,286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.36

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