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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.08, 22,382.64 and 13,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.08, 22,382.64 and 13,246.88 is: 18,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.08 : 22,382.64 = 13,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.08/22,382.64 = 13,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.08x = 22,382.64 × 13,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.08x = 296,500,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,500,146.16/16,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.06

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