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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.80, 22,461.70 and 13,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.80, 22,461.70 and 13,907.96 is: 19,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.80 : 22,461.70 = 13,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.80/22,461.70 = 13,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.80x = 22,461.70 × 13,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.80x = 312,396,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,396,425.13/16,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.61

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