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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.24, 22,518.98 and 12,526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.24, 22,518.98 and 12,526.65 is: 17,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.24 : 22,518.98 = 12,526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.24/22,518.98 = 12,526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.24x = 22,518.98 × 12,526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.24x = 282,087,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,087,266.59/16,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,295.10

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