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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.63, 22,578.23 and 13,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.63, 22,578.23 and 13,849.58 is: 19,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.63 : 22,578.23 = 13,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.63/22,578.23 = 13,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.63x = 22,578.23 × 13,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.63x = 312,699,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,699,015.81/16,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,093.06

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