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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.93, 22,922.01 and 13,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.93, 22,922.01 and 13,260.12 is: 18,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.93 : 22,922.01 = 13,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.93/22,922.01 = 13,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.93x = 22,922.01 × 13,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.93x = 303,948,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,948,603.24/16,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.85

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