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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.59, 22,740.04 and 12,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.59, 22,740.04 and 12,883.44 is: 17,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.59 : 22,740.04 = 12,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.59/22,740.04 = 12,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.59x = 22,740.04 × 12,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.59x = 292,969,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,969,940.94/16,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.06

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