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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.94, 22,862.61 and 12,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.94, 22,862.61 and 12,366.90 is: 17,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.94 : 22,862.61 = 12,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.94/22,862.61 = 12,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.94x = 22,862.61 × 12,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.94x = 282,739,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,739,611.61/16,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.53

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