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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.58, 22,511.55 and 12,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.58, 22,511.55 and 12,502.90 is: 17,233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.58 : 22,511.55 = 12,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.58/22,511.55 = 12,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.58x = 22,511.55 × 12,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.58x = 281,459,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,459,658.50/16,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,233.02

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