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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.08, 22,544.09 and 12,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.08, 22,544.09 and 12,544.25 is: 17,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.08 : 22,544.09 = 12,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.08/22,544.09 = 12,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.08x = 22,544.09 × 12,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.08x = 282,798,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,798,525.54/16,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.83

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