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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.68, 22,104.96 and 13,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.68, 22,104.96 and 13,057.92 is: 17,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.68 : 22,104.96 = 13,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.68/22,104.96 = 13,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.68x = 22,104.96 × 13,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.68x = 288,644,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,644,799.28/16,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.22

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