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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.78, 22,928.56 and 13,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.78, 22,928.56 and 13,264.08 is: 18,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.78 : 22,928.56 = 13,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.78/22,928.56 = 13,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.78x = 22,928.56 × 13,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.78x = 304,126,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,126,254.12/16,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.73

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