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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.44, 22,897.80 and 12,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.44, 22,897.80 and 12,392.40 is: 17,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.44 : 22,897.80 = 12,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.44/22,897.80 = 12,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.44x = 22,897.80 × 12,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.44x = 283,758,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,758,696.72/16,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.72

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