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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.52, 22,741.29 and 13,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.52, 22,741.29 and 13,332.24 is: 18,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.52 : 22,741.29 = 13,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.52/22,741.29 = 13,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.52x = 22,741.29 × 13,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.52x = 303,192,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,192,336.19/16,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.90

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