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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.56, 22,485.86 and 12,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.56, 22,485.86 and 12,750.62 is: 17,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.56 : 22,485.86 = 12,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.56/22,485.86 = 12,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.56x = 22,485.86 × 12,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.56x = 286,708,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,708,480.05/16,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.43

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