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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.93, 22,919.25 and 13,258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.93, 22,919.25 and 13,258.12 is: 18,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.93 : 22,919.25 = 13,258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.93/22,919.25 = 13,258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.93x = 22,919.25 × 13,258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.93x = 303,866,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,866,166.81/16,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.09

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