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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.69, 22,887.11 and 12,384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.69, 22,887.11 and 12,384.65 is: 17,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.69 : 22,887.11 = 12,384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.69/22,887.11 = 12,384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.69x = 22,887.11 × 12,384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.69x = 283,448,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,448,846.86/16,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.03

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