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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.58, 22,816.48 and 13,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.58, 22,816.48 and 13,706.48 is: 18,896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.58 : 22,816.48 = 13,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.58/22,816.48 = 13,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.58x = 22,816.48 × 13,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.58x = 312,733,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,733,592.52/16,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.77

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