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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.44, 22,926.80 and 12,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.44, 22,926.80 and 12,413.40 is: 17,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.44 : 22,926.80 = 12,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.44/22,926.80 = 12,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.44x = 22,926.80 × 12,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.44x = 284,599,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,599,539.12/16,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.71

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