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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.36, 22,524.12 and 12,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.36, 22,524.12 and 12,750.24 is: 17,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.36 : 22,524.12 = 12,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.36/22,524.12 = 12,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.36x = 22,524.12 × 12,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.36x = 287,187,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,187,935.79/16,339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.45

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