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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.52, 22,293.12 and 12,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.52, 22,293.12 and 12,363.84 is: 17,069.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.52 : 22,293.12 = 12,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.52/22,293.12 = 12,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.52x = 22,293.12 × 12,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.52x = 275,628,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,628,568.78/16,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.41

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