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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.60, 22,439.01 and 13,275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.60, 22,439.01 and 13,275.58 is: 18,328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.60 : 22,439.01 = 13,275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.60/22,439.01 = 13,275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.60x = 22,439.01 × 13,275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.60x = 297,890,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,890,872.38/16,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.81

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