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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.26, 22,560.87 and 12,556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.26, 22,560.87 and 12,556.47 is: 17,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.26 : 22,560.87 = 12,556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.26/22,560.87 = 12,556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.26x = 22,560.87 × 12,556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.26x = 283,284,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,284,887.33/16,339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,337.68

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