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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.56, 22,808.67 and 13,556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.56, 22,808.67 and 13,556.66 is: 18,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.56 : 22,808.67 = 13,556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.56/22,808.67 = 13,556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.56x = 22,808.67 × 13,556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.56x = 309,209,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,209,384.24/16,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,688.36

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