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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.56, 22,885.78 and 12,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.56, 22,885.78 and 12,322.66 is: 17,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.56 : 22,885.78 = 12,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.56/22,885.78 = 12,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.56x = 22,885.78 × 12,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.56x = 282,013,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,013,685.77/16,576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.80

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