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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.88, 22,546.32 and 13,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.88, 22,546.32 and 13,720.08 is: 18,888.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.88 : 22,546.32 = 13,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.88/22,546.32 = 13,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.88x = 22,546.32 × 13,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.88x = 309,337,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,337,314.11/16,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.66

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