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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.26, 22,569.41 and 12,765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.26, 22,569.41 and 12,765.25 is: 17,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.26 : 22,569.41 = 12,765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.26/22,569.41 = 12,765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.26x = 22,569.41 × 12,765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.26x = 288,104,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,104,161.00/16,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.08

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