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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.62, 22,884.09 and 13,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.62, 22,884.09 and 13,408.34 is: 18,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.62 : 22,884.09 = 13,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.62/22,884.09 = 13,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.62x = 22,884.09 × 13,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.62x = 306,837,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,837,494.61/16,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.72

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