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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.46, 22,873.40 and 12,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.46, 22,873.40 and 12,606.66 is: 17,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.46 : 22,873.40 = 12,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.46/22,873.40 = 12,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.46x = 22,873.40 × 12,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.46x = 288,357,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,357,176.84/16,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,378.81

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