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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.48, 22,902.30 and 13,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.48, 22,902.30 and 13,768.44 is: 18,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.48 : 22,902.30 = 13,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.48/22,902.30 = 13,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.48x = 22,902.30 × 13,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.48x = 315,328,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,328,943.41/16,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.59

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