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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.68, 22,113.24 and 13,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.68, 22,113.24 and 13,063.92 is: 17,990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.68 : 22,113.24 = 13,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.68/22,113.24 = 13,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.68x = 22,113.24 × 13,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.68x = 288,885,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,885,598.30/16,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,990.49

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