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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.33, 22,527.77 and 12,514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.33, 22,527.77 and 12,514.65 is: 17,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.33 : 22,527.77 = 12,514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.33/22,527.77 = 12,514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.33x = 22,527.77 × 12,514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.33x = 281,927,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,927,094.26/16,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,249.23

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