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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.54, 22,426.95 and 12,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.54, 22,426.95 and 12,903.46 is: 17,805.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.54 : 22,426.95 = 12,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.54/22,426.95 = 12,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.54x = 22,426.95 × 12,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.54x = 289,385,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,385,252.25/16,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.54

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