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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.36, 22,564.08 and 12,807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.36, 22,564.08 and 12,807.42 is: 17,674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.36 : 22,564.08 = 12,807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.36/22,564.08 = 12,807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.36x = 22,564.08 × 12,807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.36x = 288,987,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,987,649.47/16,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.70

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