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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.93, 22,534.23 and 12,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.93, 22,534.23 and 12,537.10 is: 17,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.93 : 22,534.23 = 12,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.93/22,534.23 = 12,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.93x = 22,534.23 × 12,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.93x = 282,513,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,513,927.71/16,319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,310.98

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