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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.26, 22,566.65 and 12,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.26, 22,566.65 and 12,763.25 is: 17,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.26 : 22,566.65 = 12,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.26/22,566.65 = 12,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.26x = 22,566.65 × 12,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.26x = 288,023,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,023,618.96/16,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.32

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