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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.74, 22,845.34 and 12,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.74, 22,845.34 and 12,324.70 is: 17,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.74 : 22,845.34 = 12,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.74/22,845.34 = 12,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.74x = 22,845.34 × 12,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.74x = 281,561,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,561,961.90/16,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.94

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