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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.23, 22,892.45 and 13,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.23, 22,892.45 and 13,251.27 is: 18,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.23 : 22,892.45 = 13,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.23/22,892.45 = 13,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.23x = 22,892.45 × 13,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.23x = 303,353,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,353,969.66/16,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.61

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