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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.42, 22,894.98 and 12,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.42, 22,894.98 and 12,799.08 is: 17,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.42 : 22,894.98 = 12,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.42/22,894.98 = 12,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.42x = 22,894.98 × 12,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.42x = 293,034,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,034,680.62/16,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.28

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