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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.60, 22,559.31 and 13,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.60, 22,559.31 and 13,845.60 is: 19,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.60 : 22,559.31 = 13,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.60/22,559.31 = 13,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.60x = 22,559.31 × 13,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.60x = 312,347,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,347,182.54/16,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,096.09

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