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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.29, 22,925.10 and 13,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.29, 22,925.10 and 13,261.56 is: 18,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.29 : 22,925.10 = 13,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.29/22,925.10 = 13,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.29x = 22,925.10 × 13,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.29x = 304,022,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,022,589.16/16,591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.23

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