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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.55, 22,527.67 and 12,532.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.55, 22,527.67 and 12,532.95 is: 17,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.55 : 22,527.67 = 12,532.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.55/22,527.67 = 12,532.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.55x = 22,527.67 × 12,532.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.55x = 282,337,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,337,986.42/16,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.78

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