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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.79, 22,815.86 and 12,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.79, 22,815.86 and 12,741.66 is: 17,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.79 : 22,815.86 = 12,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.79/22,815.86 = 12,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.79x = 22,815.86 × 12,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.79x = 290,711,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,711,867.02/16,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.34

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