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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.43, 22,932.41 and 13,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.43, 22,932.41 and 13,267.61 is: 18,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.43 : 22,932.41 = 13,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.43/22,932.41 = 13,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.43x = 22,932.41 × 13,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.43x = 304,258,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,258,272.24/16,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.23

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