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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.75, 22,556.03 and 12,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.75, 22,556.03 and 12,552.95 is: 17,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.75 : 22,556.03 = 12,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.75/22,556.03 = 12,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.75x = 22,556.03 × 12,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.75x = 283,144,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,144,716.79/16,335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.83

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