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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.22, 22,465.62 and 12,487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.22, 22,465.62 and 12,487.38 is: 17,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.22 : 22,465.62 = 12,487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.22/22,465.62 = 12,487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.22x = 22,465.62 × 12,487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.22x = 280,536,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,536,733.88/16,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.35

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