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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.96, 22,527.84 and 13,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.96, 22,527.84 and 13,816.56 is: 19,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.96 : 22,527.84 = 13,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.96/22,527.84 = 13,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.96x = 22,527.84 × 13,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.96x = 311,257,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257,253.03/16,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,050.00

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