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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.24, 22,556.72 and 12,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.24, 22,556.72 and 12,553.44 is: 17,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.24 : 22,556.72 = 12,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.24/22,556.72 = 12,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.24x = 22,556.72 × 12,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.24x = 283,164,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,164,431.12/16,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,333.51

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