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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,490.67, 22,787.26 and 12,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,490.67, 22,787.26 and 12,006.61 is: 16,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,490.67 : 22,787.26 = 12,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,490.67/22,787.26 = 12,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,490.67x = 22,787.26 × 12,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,490.67x = 273,597,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,597,656.80/16,490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,591.06

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