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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,288.07, 22,463.66 and 12,520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,288.07, 22,463.66 and 12,520.35 is: 17,267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,288.07 : 22,463.66 = 12,520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,288.07/22,463.66 = 12,520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,288.07x = 22,463.66 × 12,520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,288.07x = 281,252,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,252,822.88/16,288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,267.42

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