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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.35, 22,886.58 and 12,793.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.35, 22,886.58 and 12,793.01 is: 17,660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.35 : 22,886.58 = 12,793.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.35/22,886.58 = 12,793.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.35x = 22,886.58 × 12,793.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.35x = 292,788,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,788,246.81/16,578.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,660.88

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