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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.24, 22,976.42 and 12,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.24, 22,976.42 and 12,669.61 is: 17,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.24 : 22,976.42 = 12,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.24/22,976.42 = 12,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.24x = 22,976.42 × 12,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.24x = 291,102,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,102,280.60/16,657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.02

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