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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.49, 22,523.45 and 12,529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.49, 22,523.45 and 12,529.89 is: 17,299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.49 : 22,523.45 = 12,529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.49/22,523.45 = 12,529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.49x = 22,523.45 × 12,529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.49x = 282,216,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,216,288.27/16,313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.57

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