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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.80, 22,366.80 and 12,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.80, 22,366.80 and 12,700.80 is: 17,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.80 : 22,366.80 = 12,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.80/22,366.80 = 12,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.80x = 22,366.80 × 12,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.80x = 284,076,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,076,253.44/16,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.89

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