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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.73, 22,602.20 and 12,779.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.73, 22,602.20 and 12,779.49 is: 17,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.73 : 22,602.20 = 12,779.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.73/22,602.20 = 12,779.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.73x = 22,602.20 × 12,779.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.73x = 288,844,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,844,524.98/16,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.97

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