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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.26, 22,845.87 and 12,960.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.26, 22,845.87 and 12,960.18 is: 17,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.26 : 22,845.87 = 12,960.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.26/22,845.87 = 12,960.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.26x = 22,845.87 × 12,960.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.26x = 296,086,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,086,587.46/16,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.99

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