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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.33, 22,724.97 and 13,640.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.33, 22,724.97 and 13,640.23 is: 18,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.33 : 22,724.97 = 13,640.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.33/22,724.97 = 13,640.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.33x = 22,724.97 × 13,640.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.33x = 309,973,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,973,817.54/16,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.29

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