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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.55, 22,819.68 and 12,744.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.55, 22,819.68 and 12,744.41 is: 17,594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.55 : 22,819.68 = 12,744.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.55/22,819.68 = 12,744.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.55x = 22,819.68 × 12,744.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.55x = 290,823,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,823,294.27/16,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.14

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