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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.94, 22,504.32 and 12,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.94, 22,504.32 and 12,735.86 is: 17,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.94 : 22,504.32 = 12,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.94/22,504.32 = 12,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.94x = 22,504.32 × 12,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.94x = 286,611,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,611,756.39/16,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,556.69

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