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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.61, 22,894.34 and 13,252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.61, 22,894.34 and 13,252.65 is: 18,292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.61 : 22,894.34 = 13,252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.61/22,894.34 = 13,252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.61x = 22,894.34 × 13,252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.61x = 303,410,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,410,675.00/16,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.51

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