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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.34, 22,813.47 and 13,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.34, 22,813.47 and 13,191.20 is: 18,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.34 : 22,813.47 = 13,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.34/22,813.47 = 13,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.34x = 22,813.47 × 13,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.34x = 300,936,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,936,931.40/16,588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.48

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