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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.01, 22,403.33 and 12,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.01, 22,403.33 and 12,903.90 is: 17,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.01 : 22,403.33 = 12,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.01/22,403.33 = 12,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.01x = 22,403.33 × 12,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.01x = 289,090,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,090,313.86/16,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,790.16

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