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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.27, 22,944.45 and 13,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.27, 22,944.45 and 13,275.56 is: 18,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.27 : 22,944.45 = 13,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.27/22,944.45 = 13,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.27x = 22,944.45 × 13,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.27x = 304,600,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,600,307.92/16,605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.59

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