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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.78, 22,925.80 and 13,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.78, 22,925.80 and 13,262.08 is: 18,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.78 : 22,925.80 = 13,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.78/22,925.80 = 13,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.78x = 22,925.80 × 13,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.78x = 304,043,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,043,793.66/16,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.97

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