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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.57, 22,926.29 and 13,081.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.57, 22,926.29 and 13,081.65 is: 18,077.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.57 : 22,926.29 = 13,081.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.57/22,926.29 = 13,081.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.57x = 22,926.29 × 13,081.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.57x = 299,913,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,913,636.17/16,590.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.36

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