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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.78, 22,880.28 and 12,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.78, 22,880.28 and 12,788.44 is: 17,654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.78 : 22,880.28 = 12,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.78/22,880.28 = 12,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.78x = 22,880.28 × 12,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.78x = 292,603,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,603,087.96/16,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.58

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