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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.09, 22,520.15 and 12,566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.09, 22,520.15 and 12,566.02 is: 17,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.09 : 22,520.15 = 12,566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.09/22,520.15 = 12,566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.09x = 22,520.15 × 12,566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.09x = 282,988,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,988,655.30/16,350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,308.08

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