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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.14, 22,462.77 and 12,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.14, 22,462.77 and 12,485.32 is: 17,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.14 : 22,462.77 = 12,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.14/22,462.77 = 12,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.14x = 22,462.77 × 12,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.14x = 280,454,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,454,918.32/16,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,239.52

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