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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.84, 22,950.57 and 12,385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.84, 22,950.57 and 12,385.55 is: 17,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.84 : 22,950.57 = 12,385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.84/22,950.57 = 12,385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.84x = 22,950.57 × 12,385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.84x = 284,255,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,255,432.26/16,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.07

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