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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.60, 22,436.24 and 13,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.60, 22,436.24 and 13,273.60 is: 18,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.60 : 22,436.24 = 13,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.60/22,436.24 = 13,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.60x = 22,436.24 × 13,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.60x = 297,809,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,809,675.26/16,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.07

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