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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.06, 22,449.22 and 12,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.06, 22,449.22 and 12,733.44 is: 17,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.06 : 22,449.22 = 12,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.06/22,449.22 = 12,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.06x = 22,449.22 × 12,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.06x = 285,855,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,855,795.92/16,304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.80

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