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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.04, 22,905.36 and 12,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.04, 22,905.36 and 12,604.08 is: 17,404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.04 : 22,905.36 = 12,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.04/22,905.36 = 12,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.04x = 22,905.36 × 12,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.04x = 288,700,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,700,989.87/16,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,404.17

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