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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.29, 22,372.24 and 13,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.29, 22,372.24 and 13,227.20 is: 18,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.29 : 22,372.24 = 13,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.29/22,372.24 = 13,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.29x = 22,372.24 × 13,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.29x = 295,922,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,922,092.93/16,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.96

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