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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.95, 22,808.25 and 12,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.95, 22,808.25 and 12,955.86 is: 17,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.95 : 22,808.25 = 12,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.95/22,808.25 = 12,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.95x = 22,808.25 × 12,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.95x = 295,500,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,500,493.85/16,546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,858.31

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