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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.58, 22,804.41 and 12,557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.58, 22,804.41 and 12,557.86 is: 17,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.58 : 22,804.41 = 12,557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.58/22,804.41 = 12,557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.58x = 22,804.41 × 12,557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.58x = 286,374,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,374,588.16/16,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,317.64

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