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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.68, 22,862.41 and 12,803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.68, 22,862.41 and 12,803.46 is: 17,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.68 : 22,862.41 = 12,803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.68/22,862.41 = 12,803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.68x = 22,862.41 × 12,803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.68x = 292,717,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,717,951.94/16,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,655.22

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