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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.38, 22,386.05 and 12,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.38, 22,386.05 and 12,625.22 is: 17,427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.38 : 22,386.05 = 12,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.38/22,386.05 = 12,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.38x = 22,386.05 × 12,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.38x = 282,628,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,628,806.18/16,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.53

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