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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.79, 22,810.34 and 12,737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.79, 22,810.34 and 12,737.66 is: 17,584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.79 : 22,810.34 = 12,737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.79/22,810.34 = 12,737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.79x = 22,810.34 × 12,737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.79x = 290,550,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,550,291.72/16,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.82

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