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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.51, 22,784.55 and 13,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.51, 22,784.55 and 13,134.84 is: 18,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.51 : 22,784.55 = 13,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.51/22,784.55 = 13,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.51x = 22,784.55 × 13,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.51x = 299,271,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,271,353.05/16,526.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.57

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