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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.09, 22,574.74 and 13,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.09, 22,574.74 and 13,847.05 is: 19,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.09 : 22,574.74 = 13,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.09/22,574.74 = 13,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.09x = 22,574.74 × 13,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.09x = 312,593,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,593,553.61/16,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.58

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