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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495, 22,794.16 and 12,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495, 22,794.16 and 12,508.72 is: 17,285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495 : 22,794.16 = 12,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495/22,794.16 = 12,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495x = 22,794.16 × 12,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495x = 285,125,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,125,765.08/16,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.59

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