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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.92, 22,824.96 and 12,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.92, 22,824.96 and 12,358.08 is: 17,056.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.92 : 22,824.96 = 12,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.92/22,824.96 = 12,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.92x = 22,824.96 × 12,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.92x = 282,072,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,072,681.68/16,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.12

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