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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.76, 22,575.62 and 12,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.76, 22,575.62 and 12,769.75 is: 17,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.76 : 22,575.62 = 12,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.76/22,575.62 = 12,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.76x = 22,575.62 × 12,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.76x = 288,285,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,285,023.50/16,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,631.29

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