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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.79, 22,927.17 and 13,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.79, 22,927.17 and 13,263.06 is: 18,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.79 : 22,927.17 = 13,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.79/22,927.17 = 13,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.79x = 22,927.17 × 13,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.79x = 304,084,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,084,431.34/16,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.30

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