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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.56, 22,976.07 and 12,641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.56, 22,976.07 and 12,641.74 is: 17,468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.56 : 22,976.07 = 12,641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.56/22,976.07 = 12,641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.56x = 22,976.07 × 12,641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.56x = 290,457,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,457,503.16/16,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.44

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