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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.44, 22,763.52 and 13,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.44, 22,763.52 and 13,514.24 is: 18,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.44 : 22,763.52 = 13,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.44/22,763.52 = 13,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.44x = 22,763.52 × 13,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.44x = 307,631,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,631,672.52/16,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.68

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