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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.74, 22,950.60 and 12,839.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.74, 22,950.60 and 12,839.42 is: 17,724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.74 : 22,950.60 = 12,839.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.74/22,950.60 = 12,839.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.74x = 22,950.60 × 12,839.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.74x = 294,672,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,672,277.90/16,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.93

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