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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.96, 22,930.68 and 13,595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.96, 22,930.68 and 13,595.64 is: 18,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.96 : 22,930.68 = 13,595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.96/22,930.68 = 13,595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.96x = 22,930.68 × 13,595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.96x = 311,757,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,757,270.24/16,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.72

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