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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.46, 22,461.81 and 12,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.46, 22,461.81 and 12,484.63 is: 17,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.46 : 22,461.81 = 12,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.46/22,461.81 = 12,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.46x = 22,461.81 × 12,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.46x = 280,427,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,427,386.98/16,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,238.55

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