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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.70, 22,990.84 and 12,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.70, 22,990.84 and 12,902.90 is: 17,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.70 : 22,990.84 = 12,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.70/22,990.84 = 12,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.70x = 22,990.84 × 12,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.70x = 296,648,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,648,362.22/16,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.08

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