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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.79, 22,924.41 and 13,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.79, 22,924.41 and 13,261.06 is: 18,323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.79 : 22,924.41 = 13,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.79/22,924.41 = 13,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.79x = 22,924.41 × 13,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.79x = 304,001,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,001,861.85/16,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.54

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