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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.46, 22,931.42 and 13,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.46, 22,931.42 and 13,596.12 is: 18,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.46 : 22,931.42 = 13,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.46/22,931.42 = 13,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.46x = 22,931.42 × 13,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.46x = 311,778,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,778,338.09/16,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,747.43

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