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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.84, 22,408.95 and 12,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.84, 22,408.95 and 12,463.26 is: 17,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.84 : 22,408.95 = 12,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.84/22,408.95 = 12,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.84x = 22,408.95 × 12,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.84x = 279,288,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,288,570.18/16,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,191.39

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