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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.85, 22,436.60 and 13,273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.85, 22,436.60 and 13,273.83 is: 18,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.85 : 22,436.60 = 13,273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.85/22,436.60 = 13,273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.85x = 22,436.60 × 13,273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.85x = 297,819,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,819,547.81/16,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.40

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