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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.20, 22,523.06 and 12,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.20, 22,523.06 and 12,529.62 is: 17,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.20 : 22,523.06 = 12,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.20/22,523.06 = 12,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.20x = 22,523.06 × 12,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.20x = 282,205,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,205,414.36/16,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.21

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