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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.26, 22,283.34 and 13,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.26, 22,283.34 and 13,207.56 is: 18,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.26 : 22,283.34 = 13,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.26/22,283.34 = 13,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.26x = 22,283.34 × 13,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.26x = 294,308,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,308,550.05/16,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,169.15

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