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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.22, 22,558.08 and 12,554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.22, 22,558.08 and 12,554.39 is: 17,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.22 : 22,558.08 = 12,554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.22/22,558.08 = 12,554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.22x = 22,558.08 × 12,554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.22x = 283,202,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,202,821.18/16,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,334.82

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