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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.76, 22,849.32 and 13,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.76, 22,849.32 and 13,544.88 is: 18,718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.76 : 22,849.32 = 13,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.76/22,849.32 = 13,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.76x = 22,849.32 × 13,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.76x = 309,491,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,491,297.48/16,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.75

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