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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.86, 22,562.01 and 12,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.86, 22,562.01 and 12,805.92 is: 17,672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.86 : 22,562.01 = 12,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.86/22,562.01 = 12,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.86x = 22,562.01 × 12,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.86x = 288,927,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,927,295.10/16,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,672.63

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