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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.98, 22,584.66 and 13,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.98, 22,584.66 and 13,027.15 is: 17,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.98 : 22,584.66 = 13,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.98/22,584.66 = 13,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.98x = 22,584.66 × 13,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.98x = 294,213,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,213,640.60/16,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,958.50

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