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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,288.09, 22,457.87 and 13,765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,288.09, 22,457.87 and 13,765.75 is: 18,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,288.09 : 22,457.87 = 13,765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,288.09/22,457.87 = 13,765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,288.09x = 22,457.87 × 13,765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,288.09x = 309,149,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,149,355.12/16,288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,980.09

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