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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.48, 22,574.30 and 13,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.48, 22,574.30 and 13,019.64 is: 17,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.48 : 22,574.30 = 13,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.48/22,574.30 = 13,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.48x = 22,574.30 × 13,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.48x = 293,909,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,909,259.25/16,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,948.13

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