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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.95, 22,996.70 and 12,907.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.95, 22,996.70 and 12,907.15 is: 17,775.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.95 : 22,996.70 = 12,907.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.95/22,996.70 = 12,907.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.95x = 22,996.70 × 12,907.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.95x = 296,821,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,821,856.41/16,697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,775.95

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