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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.32, 22,890.48 and 12,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.32, 22,890.48 and 12,607.36 is: 17,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.32 : 22,890.48 = 12,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.32/22,890.48 = 12,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.32x = 22,890.48 × 12,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.32x = 288,588,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,588,521.93/16,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.75

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