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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.60, 22,313.28 and 12,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.60, 22,313.28 and 12,469.12 is: 17,172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.60 : 22,313.28 = 12,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.60/22,313.28 = 12,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.60x = 22,313.28 × 12,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.60x = 278,226,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,226,965.91/16,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,172.81

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