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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.36, 22,850.71 and 12,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.36, 22,850.71 and 12,783.08 is: 17,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.36 : 22,850.71 = 12,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.36/22,850.71 = 12,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.36x = 22,850.71 × 12,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.36x = 292,102,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,102,479.16/16,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.07

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