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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.26, 22,791.76 and 12,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.26, 22,791.76 and 12,944.26 is: 17,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.26 : 22,791.76 = 12,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.26/22,791.76 = 12,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.26x = 22,791.76 × 12,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.26x = 295,022,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,022,467.30/16,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.02

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