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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.73, 22,809.24 and 13,868.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.73, 22,809.24 and 13,868.53 is: 19,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.73 : 22,809.24 = 13,868.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.73/22,809.24 = 13,868.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.73x = 22,809.24 × 13,868.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.73x = 316,330,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,330,572.19/16,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.70

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