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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.83, 22,324.21 and 13,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.83, 22,324.21 and 13,191.53 is: 18,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.83 : 22,324.21 = 13,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.83/22,324.21 = 13,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.83x = 22,324.21 × 13,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.83x = 294,490,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,490,341.34/16,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.95

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