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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.57, 22,452.98 and 13,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.57, 22,452.98 and 13,058.70 is: 17,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.57 : 22,452.98 = 13,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.57/22,452.98 = 13,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.57x = 22,452.98 × 13,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.57x = 293,206,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,206,664.63/16,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.35

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