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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.91, 22,802.40 and 12,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.91, 22,802.40 and 12,759.69 is: 17,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.91 : 22,802.40 = 12,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.91/22,802.40 = 12,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.91x = 22,802.40 × 12,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.91x = 290,951,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,951,555.26/16,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.13

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