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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.55, 22,943.45 and 13,274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.55, 22,943.45 and 13,274.85 is: 18,342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.55 : 22,943.45 = 13,274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.55/22,943.45 = 13,274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.55x = 22,943.45 × 13,274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.55x = 304,570,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,570,857.23/16,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.61

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