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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.69, 22,560.96 and 12,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.69, 22,560.96 and 12,063.04 is: 16,677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.69 : 22,560.96 = 12,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.69/22,560.96 = 12,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.69x = 22,560.96 × 12,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.69x = 272,153,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,153,762.92/16,318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,677.43

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