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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.25, 22,553.96 and 12,551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.25, 22,553.96 and 12,551.45 is: 17,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.25 : 22,553.96 = 12,551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.25/22,553.96 = 12,551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.25x = 22,553.96 × 12,551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.25x = 283,084,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,084,782.10/16,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.75

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