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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.60, 22,586.44 and 13,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.60, 22,586.44 and 13,855.54 is: 19,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.60 : 22,586.44 = 13,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.60/22,586.44 = 13,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.60x = 22,586.44 × 13,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.60x = 312,947,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,947,322.88/16,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.26

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