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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,493.13, 22,763.75 and 12,901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,493.13, 22,763.75 and 12,901.01 is: 17,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,493.13 : 22,763.75 = 12,901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,493.13/22,763.75 = 12,901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,493.13x = 22,763.75 × 12,901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,493.13x = 293,675,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,675,188.06/16,493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.91

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