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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.11, 22,895.04 and 13,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.11, 22,895.04 and 13,253.15 is: 18,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.11 : 22,895.04 = 13,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.11/22,895.04 = 13,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.11x = 22,895.04 × 13,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.11x = 303,431,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,431,284.90/16,587.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.20

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