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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.55, 23,121.12 and 13,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.55, 23,121.12 and 13,591.60 is: 18,735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.55 : 23,121.12 = 13,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.55/23,121.12 = 13,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.55x = 23,121.12 × 13,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.55x = 314,253,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,253,014.59/16,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.03

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