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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.04, 22,796.84 and 12,727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.04, 22,796.84 and 12,727.92 is: 17,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.04 : 22,796.84 = 12,727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.04/22,796.84 = 12,727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.04x = 22,796.84 × 12,727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.04x = 290,156,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,156,355.77/16,513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,571.35

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