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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.08, 22,379.88 and 13,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.08, 22,379.88 and 13,244.88 is: 18,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.08 : 22,379.88 = 13,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.08/22,379.88 = 13,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.08x = 22,379.88 × 13,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.08x = 296,418,825.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,418,825.01/16,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.30

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