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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.36, 22,163.52 and 13,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.36, 22,163.52 and 13,232.80 is: 18,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.36 : 22,163.52 = 13,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.36/22,163.52 = 13,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.36x = 22,163.52 × 13,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.36x = 293,285,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,285,427.46/16,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.41

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