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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.60, 22,209.90 and 13,109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.60, 22,209.90 and 13,109.55 is: 18,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.60 : 22,209.90 = 13,109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.60/22,209.90 = 13,109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.60x = 22,209.90 × 13,109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.60x = 291,161,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,161,794.55/16,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.65

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