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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.24, 22,891.15 and 13,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.24, 22,891.15 and 13,566.14 is: 18,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.24 : 22,891.15 = 13,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.24/22,891.15 = 13,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.24x = 22,891.15 × 13,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.24x = 310,544,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,544,545.66/16,602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.98

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