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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.27, 22,942.38 and 12,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.27, 22,942.38 and 12,802.08 is: 17,662.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.27 : 22,942.38 = 12,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.27/22,942.38 = 12,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.27x = 22,942.38 × 12,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.27x = 293,710,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,710,117.13/16,629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.24

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