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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.72, 22,235.40 and 13,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.72, 22,235.40 and 13,136.56 is: 18,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.72 : 22,235.40 = 13,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.72/22,235.40 = 13,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.72x = 22,235.40 × 13,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.72x = 292,096,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,096,666.22/16,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.33

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