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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.69, 22,888.49 and 12,385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.69, 22,888.49 and 12,385.65 is: 17,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.69 : 22,888.49 = 12,385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.69/22,888.49 = 12,385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.69x = 22,888.49 × 12,385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.69x = 283,488,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,488,826.17/16,584.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.41

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