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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.82, 22,933.53 and 13,086.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.82, 22,933.53 and 13,086.90 is: 18,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.82 : 22,933.53 = 13,086.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.82/22,933.53 = 13,086.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.82x = 22,933.53 × 13,086.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.82x = 300,128,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,128,813.76/16,595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.60

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