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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.08, 22,607.76 and 13,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.08, 22,607.76 and 13,052.88 is: 17,981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.08 : 22,607.76 = 13,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.08/22,607.76 = 13,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.08x = 22,607.76 × 13,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.08x = 295,096,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,096,378.35/16,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.53

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