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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.82, 22,394.64 and 12,692.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.82, 22,394.64 and 12,692.08 is: 17,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.82 : 22,394.64 = 12,692.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.82/22,394.64 = 12,692.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.82x = 22,394.64 × 12,692.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.82x = 284,234,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,234,562.45/16,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.98

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