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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.54, 22,812.75 and 12,739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.54, 22,812.75 and 12,739.41 is: 17,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.54 : 22,812.75 = 12,739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.54/22,812.75 = 12,739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.54x = 22,812.75 × 12,739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.54x = 290,620,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,620,975.48/16,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,587.24

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