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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.35, 22,885.20 and 12,792.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.35, 22,885.20 and 12,792.01 is: 17,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.35 : 22,885.20 = 12,792.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.35/22,885.20 = 12,792.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.35x = 22,885.20 × 12,792.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.35x = 292,747,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,747,707.25/16,577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,659.50

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