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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.64, 22,755.42 and 12,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.64, 22,755.42 and 12,977.28 is: 17,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.64 : 22,755.42 = 12,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.64/22,755.42 = 12,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.64x = 22,755.42 × 12,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.64x = 295,303,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,303,456.86/16,487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,910.60

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