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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.68, 22,300.38 and 13,020.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.68, 22,300.38 and 13,020.84 is: 17,978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.68 : 22,300.38 = 13,020.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.68/22,300.38 = 13,020.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.68x = 22,300.38 × 13,020.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.68x = 290,369,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,369,679.92/16,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.79

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