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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.74, 22,519.67 and 12,527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.74, 22,519.67 and 12,527.15 is: 17,295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.74 : 22,519.67 = 12,527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.74/22,519.67 = 12,527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.74x = 22,519.67 × 12,527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.74x = 282,107,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,107,108.81/16,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,295.79

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