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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.38, 22,245.42 and 13,135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.38, 22,245.42 and 13,135.36 is: 18,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.38 : 22,245.42 = 13,135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.38/22,245.42 = 13,135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.38x = 22,245.42 × 13,135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.38x = 292,201,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,201,600.05/16,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.22

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