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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.04, 22,814.82 and 12,740.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.04, 22,814.82 and 12,740.94 is: 17,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.04 : 22,814.82 = 12,740.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.04/22,814.82 = 12,740.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.04x = 22,814.82 × 12,740.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.04x = 290,682,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,682,252.73/16,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.35

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