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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.48, 22,891.41 and 13,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.48, 22,891.41 and 13,250.52 is: 18,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.48 : 22,891.41 = 13,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.48/22,891.41 = 13,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.48x = 22,891.41 × 13,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.48x = 303,323,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,323,086.03/16,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.57

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