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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.90, 22,780.41 and 13,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.90, 22,780.41 and 13,169.64 is: 18,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.90 : 22,780.41 = 13,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.90/22,780.41 = 13,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.90x = 22,780.41 × 13,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.90x = 300,009,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,009,817.77/16,503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.11

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