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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.68, 22,556.94 and 12,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.68, 22,556.94 and 12,799.64 is: 17,658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.68 : 22,556.94 = 12,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.68/22,556.94 = 12,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.68x = 22,556.94 × 12,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.68x = 288,720,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,720,711.50/16,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.02

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