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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.59, 22,459.93 and 13,767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.59, 22,459.93 and 13,767.25 is: 18,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.59 : 22,459.93 = 13,767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.59/22,459.93 = 13,767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.59x = 22,459.93 × 13,767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.59x = 309,211,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,211,471.29/16,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.15

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