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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.75, 22,720.96 and 12,892.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.75, 22,720.96 and 12,892.34 is: 17,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.75 : 22,720.96 = 12,892.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.75/22,720.96 = 12,892.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.75x = 22,720.96 × 12,892.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.75x = 292,926,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,926,341.45/16,483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.61

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