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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.28, 22,594.65 and 13,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.28, 22,594.65 and 13,338.88 is: 18,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.28 : 22,594.65 = 13,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.28/22,594.65 = 13,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.28x = 22,594.65 × 13,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.28x = 301,387,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,387,218.48/16,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.51

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