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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.61, 22,133.48 and 12,500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.61, 22,133.48 and 12,500.67 is: 17,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.61 : 22,133.48 = 12,500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.61/22,133.48 = 12,500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.61x = 22,133.48 × 12,500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.61x = 276,683,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,683,266.93/16,043.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.70

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