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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.02, 22,741.98 and 13,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.02, 22,741.98 and 13,332.74 is: 18,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.02 : 22,741.98 = 13,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.02/22,741.98 = 13,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.02x = 22,741.98 × 13,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.02x = 303,212,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,212,906.43/16,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.59

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