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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.03, 22,512.90 and 12,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.03, 22,512.90 and 12,334.20 is: 17,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.03 : 22,512.90 = 12,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.03/22,512.90 = 12,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.03x = 22,512.90 × 12,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.03x = 277,678,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,678,611.18/16,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.59

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