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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.59, 22,486.29 and 12,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.59, 22,486.29 and 12,516.08 is: 17,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.59 : 22,486.29 = 12,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.59/22,486.29 = 12,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.59x = 22,486.29 × 12,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.59x = 281,440,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,440,204.54/16,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,266.70

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