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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.21, 22,573.20 and 12,565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.21, 22,573.20 and 12,565.33 is: 17,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.21 : 22,573.20 = 12,565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.21/22,573.20 = 12,565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.21x = 22,573.20 × 12,565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.21x = 283,639,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,639,707.16/16,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,349.89

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