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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.25, 22,864.38 and 12,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.25, 22,864.38 and 12,776.94 is: 17,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.25 : 22,864.38 = 12,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.25/22,864.38 = 12,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.25x = 22,864.38 × 12,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.25x = 292,136,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,136,811.40/16,562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,638.72

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