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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.54, 22,425.57 and 12,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.54, 22,425.57 and 12,902.46 is: 17,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.54 : 22,425.57 = 12,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.54/22,425.57 = 12,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.54x = 22,425.57 × 12,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.54x = 289,345,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,345,019.90/16,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.16

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