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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.25, 22,558.10 and 12,554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.25, 22,558.10 and 12,554.45 is: 17,334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.25 : 22,558.10 = 12,554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.25/22,558.10 = 12,554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.25x = 22,558.10 × 12,554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.25x = 283,204,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,204,538.55/16,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,334.90

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