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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.11, 22,172.94 and 13,085.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.11, 22,172.94 and 13,085.19 is: 18,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.11 : 22,172.94 = 13,085.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.11/22,172.94 = 13,085.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.11x = 22,172.94 × 13,085.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.11x = 290,137,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,137,132.76/16,054.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.45

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