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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.16, 22,698.36 and 13,788.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.16, 22,698.36 and 13,788.36 is: 19,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.16 : 22,698.36 = 13,788.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.16/22,698.36 = 13,788.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.16x = 22,698.36 × 13,788.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.16x = 312,973,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,973,159.09/16,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.32

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