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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.65, 22,550.09 and 12,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.65, 22,550.09 and 12,352.86 is: 17,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.65 : 22,550.09 = 12,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.65/22,550.09 = 12,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.65x = 22,550.09 × 12,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.65x = 278,558,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,558,042.99/16,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.03

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