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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.24, 22,550.28 and 12,567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.24, 22,550.28 and 12,567.44 is: 17,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.24 : 22,550.28 = 12,567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.24/22,550.28 = 12,567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.24x = 22,550.28 × 12,567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.24x = 283,399,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,399,290.88/16,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,343.64

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