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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.39, 22,576.28 and 12,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.39, 22,576.28 and 12,567.60 is: 17,353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.39 : 22,576.28 = 12,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.39/22,576.28 = 12,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.39x = 22,576.28 × 12,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.39x = 283,729,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,729,593.69/16,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,353.08

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