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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.74, 22,974.35 and 12,668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.74, 22,974.35 and 12,668.11 is: 17,473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.74 : 22,974.35 = 12,668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.74/22,974.35 = 12,668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.74x = 22,974.35 × 12,668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.74x = 291,041,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,041,592.98/16,655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.95

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