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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.70, 22,913.26 and 13,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.70, 22,913.26 and 13,253 is: 18,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.70 : 22,913.26 = 13,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.70/22,913.26 = 13,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.70x = 22,913.26 × 13,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.70x = 303,669,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,669,434.78/16,582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.42

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