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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.07, 22,924.22 and 13,080.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.07, 22,924.22 and 13,080.15 is: 18,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.07 : 22,924.22 = 13,080.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.07/22,924.22 = 13,080.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.07x = 22,924.22 × 13,080.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.07x = 299,852,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,852,170.83/16,589.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.29

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