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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.72, 22,544.52 and 12,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.72, 22,544.52 and 12,354.08 is: 17,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.72 : 22,544.52 = 12,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.72/22,544.52 = 12,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.72x = 22,544.52 × 12,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.72x = 278,516,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,516,803.64/16,331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.73

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