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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.61, 22,444.16 and 12,252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.61, 22,444.16 and 12,252.07 is: 16,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.61 : 22,444.16 = 12,252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.61/22,444.16 = 12,252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.61x = 22,444.16 × 12,252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.61x = 274,987,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,987,307.19/16,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.67

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