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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.80, 22,534.56 and 12,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.80, 22,534.56 and 12,352.08 is: 17,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.80 : 22,534.56 = 12,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.80/22,534.56 = 12,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.80x = 22,534.56 × 12,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.80x = 278,348,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,348,687.88/16,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.40

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