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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.18, 22,594.62 and 13,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.18, 22,594.62 and 13,034.35 is: 17,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.18 : 22,594.62 = 13,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.18/22,594.62 = 13,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.18x = 22,594.62 × 13,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.18x = 294,506,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,506,185.20/16,390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,968.45

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