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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.55, 22,876.02 and 12,813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.55, 22,876.02 and 12,813.33 is: 17,668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.55 : 22,876.02 = 12,813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.55/22,876.02 = 12,813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.55x = 22,876.02 × 12,813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.55x = 293,117,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,117,993.35/16,589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.83

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