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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.04, 22,505.48 and 12,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.04, 22,505.48 and 12,052.72 is: 16,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.04 : 22,505.48 = 12,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.04/22,505.48 = 12,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.04x = 22,505.48 × 12,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.04x = 271,252,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,252,248.91/16,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,648.35

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