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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.13, 22,766.51 and 12,903.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.13, 22,766.51 and 12,903.01 is: 17,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.13 : 22,766.51 = 12,903.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.13/22,766.51 = 12,903.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.13x = 22,766.51 × 12,903.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.13x = 293,756,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,756,506.20/16,495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,808.68

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