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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.61, 22,559.19 and 12,360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.61, 22,559.19 and 12,360.87 is: 17,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.61 : 22,559.19 = 12,360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.61/22,559.19 = 12,360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.61x = 22,559.19 × 12,360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.61x = 278,851,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,851,214.90/16,346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.66

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