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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.04, 22,460.76 and 12,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.04, 22,460.76 and 12,927.96 is: 17,839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.04 : 22,460.76 = 12,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.04/22,460.76 = 12,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.04x = 22,460.76 × 12,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.04x = 290,371,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,371,806.85/16,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.35

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