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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.93, 22,529.49 and 12,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.93, 22,529.49 and 12,346.13 is: 17,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.93 : 22,529.49 = 12,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.93/22,529.49 = 12,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.93x = 22,529.49 × 12,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.93x = 278,151,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,151,899.73/16,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.18

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