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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.79, 22,512.40 and 13,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.79, 22,512.40 and 13,333.30 is: 18,384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.79 : 22,512.40 = 13,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.79/22,512.40 = 13,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.79x = 22,512.40 × 13,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.79x = 300,164,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,164,493.31/16,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.79

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