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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.08, 22,716.72 and 13,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.08, 22,716.72 and 13,110.24 is: 18,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.08 : 22,716.72 = 13,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.08/22,716.72 = 13,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.08x = 22,716.72 × 13,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.08x = 297,821,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,821,651.21/16,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,078.20

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