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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.60, 22,496.40 and 12,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.60, 22,496.40 and 12,045.60 is: 16,631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.60 : 22,496.40 = 12,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.60/22,496.40 = 12,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.60x = 22,496.40 × 12,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.60x = 270,982,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,982,635.84/16,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.23

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