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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.84, 22,947.81 and 12,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.84, 22,947.81 and 12,383.55 is: 17,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.84 : 22,947.81 = 12,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.84/22,947.81 = 12,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.84x = 22,947.81 × 12,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.84x = 284,175,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,175,306.09/16,628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,089.30

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