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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.60, 22,430.73 and 13,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.60, 22,430.73 and 13,269.58 is: 18,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.60 : 22,430.73 = 13,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.60/22,430.73 = 13,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.60x = 22,430.73 × 13,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.60x = 297,646,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,646,366.19/16,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.53

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