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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.55, 22,566.99 and 12,763.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.55, 22,566.99 and 12,763.54 is: 17,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.55 : 22,566.99 = 12,763.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.55/22,566.99 = 12,763.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.55x = 22,566.99 × 12,763.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.55x = 288,034,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,034,679.54/16,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.67

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