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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.20, 22,548.24 and 13,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.20, 22,548.24 and 13,679.40 is: 18,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.20 : 22,548.24 = 13,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.20/22,548.24 = 13,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.20x = 22,548.24 × 13,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.20x = 308,446,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,446,394.26/16,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.16

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