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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.08, 22,673.88 and 12,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.08, 22,673.88 and 12,230.04 is: 16,878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.08 : 22,673.88 = 12,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.08/22,673.88 = 12,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.08x = 22,673.88 × 12,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.08x = 277,302,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,302,459.36/16,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.76

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