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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050, 22,173.44 and 12,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050, 22,173.44 and 12,826.80 is: 17,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050 : 22,173.44 = 12,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050/22,173.44 = 12,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050x = 22,173.44 × 12,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050x = 284,414,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,414,280.19/16,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,720.52

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