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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.70, 22,997.74 and 12,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.70, 22,997.74 and 12,907.90 is: 17,776.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.70 : 22,997.74 = 12,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.70/22,997.74 = 12,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.70x = 22,997.74 × 12,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.70x = 296,852,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,852,348.62/16,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,776.98

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