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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.90, 22,152.63 and 12,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.90, 22,152.63 and 12,525.82 is: 17,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.90 : 22,152.63 = 12,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.90/22,152.63 = 12,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.90x = 22,152.63 × 12,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.90x = 277,479,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,479,855.91/16,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.50

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