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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.21, 22,584.55 and 13,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.21, 22,584.55 and 13,854.16 is: 19,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.21 : 22,584.55 = 13,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.21/22,584.55 = 13,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.21x = 22,584.55 × 13,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.21x = 312,889,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,889,787.03/16,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.36

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