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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.54, 22,527.67 and 12,532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.54, 22,527.67 and 12,532.94 is: 17,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.54 : 22,527.67 = 12,532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.54/22,527.67 = 12,532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.54x = 22,527.67 × 12,532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.54x = 282,337,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,337,961.44/16,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.79

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