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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.56, 22,809 and 13,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.56, 22,809 and 13,558.12 is: 18,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.56 : 22,809 = 13,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.56/22,809 = 13,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.56x = 22,809 × 13,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.56x = 309,247,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,247,159.08/16,547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,688.38

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