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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.16, 22,873.91 and 12,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.16, 22,873.91 and 12,783.82 is: 17,648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.16 : 22,873.91 = 12,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.16/22,873.91 = 12,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.16x = 22,873.91 × 12,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.16x = 292,415,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,415,948.14/16,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,648.21

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