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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.73, 23,033.64 and 16,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.73, 23,033.64 and 16,305.32 is: 22,596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.73 : 23,033.64 = 16,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.73/23,033.64 = 16,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.73x = 23,033.64 × 16,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.73x = 375,570,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,570,897.98/16,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,596.54

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