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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.55, 22,546.76 and 12,983.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.55, 22,546.76 and 12,983.31 is: 17,921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.55 : 22,546.76 = 12,983.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.55/22,546.76 = 12,983.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.55x = 22,546.76 × 12,983.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.55x = 292,731,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,731,509.66/16,334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.00

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