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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.04, 22,462.60 and 12,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.04, 22,462.60 and 12,752.08 is: 17,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.04 : 22,462.60 = 12,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.04/22,462.60 = 12,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.04x = 22,462.60 × 12,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.04x = 286,444,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,444,872.21/16,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.65

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