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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.96, 22,596.32 and 13,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.96, 22,596.32 and 13,366.68 is: 18,471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.96 : 22,596.32 = 13,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.96/22,596.32 = 13,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.96x = 22,596.32 × 13,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.96x = 302,037,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,037,778.62/16,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.04

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