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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.70, 22,827.25 and 12,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.70, 22,827.25 and 12,769.90 is: 17,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.70 : 22,827.25 = 12,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.70/22,827.25 = 12,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.70x = 22,827.25 × 12,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.70x = 291,501,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,501,658.67/16,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.52

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