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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.50, 22,555.68 and 12,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.50, 22,555.68 and 12,552.70 is: 17,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.50 : 22,555.68 = 12,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.50/22,555.68 = 12,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.50x = 22,555.68 × 12,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.50x = 283,134,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,134,627.95/16,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.48

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