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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.20, 22,366.61 and 13,223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.20, 22,366.61 and 13,223.15 is: 18,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.20 : 22,366.61 = 13,223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.20/22,366.61 = 13,223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.20x = 22,366.61 × 13,223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.20x = 295,756,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,756,861.07/16,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.38

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