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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.35, 22,887.96 and 12,794.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.35, 22,887.96 and 12,794.01 is: 17,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.35 : 22,887.96 = 12,794.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.35/22,887.96 = 12,794.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.35x = 22,887.96 × 12,794.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.35x = 292,828,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,828,789.12/16,579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.26

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