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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.76, 22,632.48 and 12,814.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.76, 22,632.48 and 12,814.93 is: 17,690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.76 : 22,632.48 = 12,814.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.76/22,632.48 = 12,814.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.76x = 22,632.48 × 12,814.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.76x = 290,033,646.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,033,646.93/16,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.63

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