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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.98, 22,473.66 and 13,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.98, 22,473.66 and 13,698.12 is: 18,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.98 : 22,473.66 = 13,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.98/22,473.66 = 13,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.98x = 22,473.66 × 13,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.98x = 307,846,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,846,891.52/16,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.13

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