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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.54, 22,815.51 and 12,741.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.54, 22,815.51 and 12,741.41 is: 17,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.54 : 22,815.51 = 12,741.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.54/22,815.51 = 12,741.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.54x = 22,815.51 × 12,741.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.54x = 290,701,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,701,767.27/16,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.00

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