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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.44, 23,342.14 and 13,573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.44, 23,342.14 and 13,573.30 is: 18,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.44 : 23,342.14 = 13,573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.44/23,342.14 = 13,573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.44x = 23,342.14 × 13,573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.44x = 316,829,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,829,868.86/16,922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.47

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