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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.68, 22,357.44 and 13,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.68, 22,357.44 and 13,226.88 is: 18,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.68 : 22,357.44 = 13,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.68/22,357.44 = 13,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.68x = 22,357.44 × 13,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.68x = 295,719,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,719,175.99/16,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.62

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