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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.76, 22,562.94 and 12,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.76, 22,562.94 and 12,557.94 is: 17,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.76 : 22,562.94 = 12,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.76/22,562.94 = 12,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.76x = 22,562.94 × 12,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.76x = 283,344,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,344,046.74/16,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.71

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