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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.12, 22,974.87 and 12,668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.12, 22,974.87 and 12,668.49 is: 17,474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.12 : 22,974.87 = 12,668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.12/22,974.87 = 12,668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.12x = 22,974.87 × 12,668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.12x = 291,056,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,056,910.85/16,656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.47

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