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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.68, 22,853.92 and 12,769.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.68, 22,853.92 and 12,769.35 is: 17,628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.68 : 22,853.92 = 12,769.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.68/22,853.92 = 12,769.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.68x = 22,853.92 × 12,769.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.68x = 291,829,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,829,645.58/16,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.23

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