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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.59, 22,738.66 and 12,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.59, 22,738.66 and 12,882.44 is: 17,780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.59 : 22,738.66 = 12,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.59/22,738.66 = 12,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.59x = 22,738.66 × 12,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.59x = 292,929,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,929,447.77/16,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,780.68

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