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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.78, 22,927.18 and 13,263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.78, 22,927.18 and 13,263.08 is: 18,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.78 : 22,927.18 = 13,263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.78/22,927.18 = 13,263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.78x = 22,927.18 × 13,263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.78x = 304,085,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,085,022.51/16,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.35

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