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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.45, 22,806.14 and 12,754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.45, 22,806.14 and 12,754.63 is: 17,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.45 : 22,806.14 = 12,754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.45/22,806.14 = 12,754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.45x = 22,806.14 × 12,754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.45x = 290,883,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,883,877.43/16,537.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.40

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