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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.56, 22,577.82 and 12,568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.56, 22,577.82 and 12,568.74 is: 17,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.56 : 22,577.82 = 12,568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.56/22,577.82 = 12,568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.56x = 22,577.82 × 12,568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.56x = 283,774,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,774,749.35/16,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.60

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