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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.99, 22,529.66 and 12,534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.99, 22,529.66 and 12,534.39 is: 17,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.99 : 22,529.66 = 12,534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.99/22,529.66 = 12,534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.99x = 22,529.66 × 12,534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.99x = 282,395,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,395,482.34/16,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.78

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