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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.12, 22,227.42 and 13,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.12, 22,227.42 and 13,316.76 is: 18,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.12 : 22,227.42 = 13,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.12/22,227.42 = 13,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.12x = 22,227.42 × 13,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.12x = 295,997,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,997,217.56/16,116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.53

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