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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.39, 22,888.05 and 12,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.39, 22,888.05 and 12,794.08 is: 17,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.39 : 22,888.05 = 12,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.39/22,888.05 = 12,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.39x = 22,888.05 × 12,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.39x = 292,831,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,831,542.74/16,579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.38

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