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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.12, 22,554.48 and 12,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.12, 22,554.48 and 12,565.52 is: 17,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.12 : 22,554.48 = 12,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.12/22,554.48 = 12,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.12x = 22,554.48 × 12,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.12x = 283,408,769.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,408,769.53/16,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,334.80

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