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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.27, 22,932.97 and 12,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.27, 22,932.97 and 12,826.76 is: 17,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.27 : 22,932.97 = 12,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.27/22,932.97 = 12,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.27x = 22,932.97 × 12,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.27x = 294,155,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,155,627.70/16,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,709.27

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