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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.20, 22,376.86 and 12,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.20, 22,376.86 and 12,684.06 is: 17,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.20 : 22,376.86 = 12,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.20/22,376.86 = 12,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.20x = 22,376.86 × 12,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.20x = 283,829,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,829,403.14/16,194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.61

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