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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.96, 22,950.92 and 12,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.96, 22,950.92 and 12,839.62 is: 17,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.96 : 22,950.92 = 12,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.96/22,950.92 = 12,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.96x = 22,950.92 × 12,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.96x = 294,681,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,681,091.45/16,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,725.22

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