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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.35, 22,551.35 and 12,549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.35, 22,551.35 and 12,549.51 is: 17,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.35 : 22,551.35 = 12,549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.35/22,551.35 = 12,549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.35x = 22,551.35 × 12,549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.35x = 283,008,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,008,329.59/16,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,328.09

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