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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.43, 22,929.65 and 13,265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.43, 22,929.65 and 13,265.61 is: 18,324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.43 : 22,929.65 = 13,265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.43/22,929.65 = 13,265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.43x = 22,929.65 × 13,265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.43x = 304,175,794.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,175,794.34/16,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.47

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