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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.24, 22,889.77 and 13,565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.24, 22,889.77 and 13,565.14 is: 18,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.24 : 22,889.77 = 13,565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.24/22,889.77 = 13,565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.24x = 22,889.77 × 13,565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.24x = 310,502,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,502,843.48/16,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.59

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