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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.55, 22,942.07 and 13,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.55, 22,942.07 and 13,273.85 is: 18,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.55 : 22,942.07 = 13,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.55/22,942.07 = 13,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.55x = 22,942.07 × 13,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.55x = 304,529,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,529,529.50/16,603.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.23

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