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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.57, 22,402.58 and 12,697.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.57, 22,402.58 and 12,697.83 is: 17,532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.57 : 22,402.58 = 12,697.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.57/22,402.58 = 12,697.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.57x = 22,402.58 × 12,697.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.57x = 284,464,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,464,088.91/16,224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.92

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