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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.73, 22,906.80 and 13,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.73, 22,906.80 and 13,066.79 is: 18,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.73 : 22,906.80 = 13,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.73/22,906.80 = 13,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.73x = 22,906.80 × 13,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.73x = 299,318,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,318,230.64/16,609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.66

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