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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.51, 22,943.41 and 13,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.51, 22,943.41 and 13,274.81 is: 18,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.51 : 22,943.41 = 13,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.51/22,943.41 = 13,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.51x = 22,943.41 × 13,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.51x = 304,569,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,569,408.50/16,604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.57

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