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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.08, 22,396.44 and 13,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.08, 22,396.44 and 13,256.88 is: 18,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.08 : 22,396.44 = 13,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.08/22,396.44 = 13,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.08x = 22,396.44 × 13,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.08x = 296,906,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,906,917.51/16,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.85

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