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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.79, 22,925.79 and 13,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.79, 22,925.79 and 13,262.06 is: 18,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.79 : 22,925.79 = 13,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.79/22,925.79 = 13,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.79x = 22,925.79 × 13,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.79x = 304,043,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,043,202.53/16,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.92

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