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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.23, 22,459.07 and 13,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.23, 22,459.07 and 13,290.08 is: 18,348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.23 : 22,459.07 = 13,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.23/22,459.07 = 13,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.23x = 22,459.07 × 13,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.23x = 298,482,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,482,757.96/16,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.71

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