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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.18, 22,656.63 and 13,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.18, 22,656.63 and 13,079.44 is: 18,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.18 : 22,656.63 = 13,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.18/22,656.63 = 13,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.18x = 22,656.63 × 13,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.18x = 296,336,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,336,032.69/16,435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.59

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