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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.70, 22,430.55 and 13,595.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.70, 22,430.55 and 13,595.42 is: 18,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.70 : 22,430.55 = 13,595.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.70/22,430.55 = 13,595.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.70x = 22,430.55 × 13,595.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.70x = 304,952,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,952,748.08/16,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.21

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