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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.10, 22,700.34 and 13,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.10, 22,700.34 and 13,052.94 is: 18,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.10 : 22,700.34 = 13,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.10/22,700.34 = 13,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.10x = 22,700.34 × 13,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.10x = 296,306,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,306,176.00/16,442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.19

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