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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.26, 25,330.59 and 13,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.26, 25,330.59 and 13,018.26 is: 19,532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.26 : 25,330.59 = 13,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.26/25,330.59 = 13,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.26x = 25,330.59 × 13,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.26x = 329,760,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,760,206.57/16,882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.94

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