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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.58, 22,863.92 and 12,599.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.58, 22,863.92 and 12,599.77 is: 17,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.58 : 22,863.92 = 12,599.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.58/22,863.92 = 12,599.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.58x = 22,863.92 × 12,599.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.58x = 288,080,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,080,013.14/16,585.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.31

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