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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.62, 22,626.22 and 13,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.62, 22,626.22 and 13,949.64 is: 19,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.62 : 22,626.22 = 13,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.62/22,626.22 = 13,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.62x = 22,626.22 × 13,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.62x = 315,627,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,627,737.33/16,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.60

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