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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.84, 22,815.24 and 13,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.84, 22,815.24 and 13,008.96 is: 17,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.84 : 22,815.24 = 13,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.84/22,815.24 = 13,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.84x = 22,815.24 × 13,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.84x = 296,802,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,802,544.55/16,551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,931.69

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