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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.25, 22,555.34 and 12,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.25, 22,555.34 and 12,552.45 is: 17,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.25 : 22,555.34 = 12,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.25/22,555.34 = 12,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.25x = 22,555.34 × 12,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.25x = 283,124,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,124,777.58/16,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.14

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