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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.32, 22,488.28 and 12,752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.32, 22,488.28 and 12,752.36 is: 17,598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.32 : 22,488.28 = 12,752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.32/22,488.28 = 12,752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.32x = 22,488.28 × 12,752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.32x = 286,778,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,778,642.34/16,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.83

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