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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.96, 22,926.60 and 13,592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.96, 22,926.60 and 13,592.61 is: 18,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.96 : 22,926.60 = 13,592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.96/22,926.60 = 13,592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.96x = 22,926.60 × 13,592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.96x = 311,632,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,632,332.43/16,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,742.59

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