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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.12, 22,486.63 and 12,751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.12, 22,486.63 and 12,751.18 is: 17,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.12 : 22,486.63 = 12,751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.12/22,486.63 = 12,751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.12x = 22,486.63 × 12,751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.12x = 286,731,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,731,066.72/16,294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.21

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