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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.43, 22,534.85 and 12,233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.43, 22,534.85 and 12,233.97 is: 16,883.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.43 : 22,534.85 = 12,233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.43/22,534.85 = 12,233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.43x = 22,534.85 × 12,233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.43x = 275,690,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,690,678.85/16,329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.06

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