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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.46, 22,111.48 and 13,327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.46, 22,111.48 and 13,327.92 is: 18,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.46 : 22,111.48 = 13,327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.46/22,111.48 = 13,327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.46x = 22,111.48 × 13,327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.46x = 294,700,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,700,036.52/16,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.08

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