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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.40, 22,739.82 and 12,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,491.40, 22,739.82 and 12,706.12 is: 17,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.40 : 22,739.82 = 12,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.40/22,739.82 = 12,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.40x = 22,739.82 × 12,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.40x = 288,934,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,934,881.70/16,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,520.34

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