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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.04, 22,898.38 and 12,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.04, 22,898.38 and 12,749.88 is: 17,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.04 : 22,898.38 = 12,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.04/22,898.38 = 12,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.04x = 22,898.38 × 12,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.04x = 291,951,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,951,597.19/16,585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,603.31

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