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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.64, 22,892.86 and 13,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.64, 22,892.86 and 13,316.94 is: 18,384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.64 : 22,892.86 = 13,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.64/22,892.86 = 13,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.64x = 22,892.86 × 13,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.64x = 304,862,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,862,859.69/16,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.46

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