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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.12, 22,209.48 and 13,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.12, 22,209.48 and 13,303.76 is: 18,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.12 : 22,209.48 = 13,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.12/22,209.48 = 13,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.12x = 22,209.48 × 13,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.12x = 295,469,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,469,591.64/16,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.59

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