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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.46, 22,960.87 and 12,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.46, 22,960.87 and 12,324.26 is: 17,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.46 : 22,960.87 = 12,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.46/22,960.87 = 12,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.46x = 22,960.87 × 12,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.46x = 282,975,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,975,758.30/16,622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.70

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