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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.04, 22,818.96 and 12,743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.04, 22,818.96 and 12,743.94 is: 17,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.04 : 22,818.96 = 12,743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.04/22,818.96 = 12,743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.04x = 22,818.96 × 12,743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.04x = 290,803,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,803,457.10/16,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,593.49

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