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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.88, 22,928.56 and 13,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.88, 22,928.56 and 13,787.52 is: 19,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.88 : 22,928.56 = 13,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.88/22,928.56 = 13,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.88x = 22,928.56 × 13,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.88x = 316,127,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,127,979.57/16,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.49

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