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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.68, 22,558.32 and 12,800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.68, 22,558.32 and 12,800.64 is: 17,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.68 : 22,558.32 = 12,800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.68/22,558.32 = 12,800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.68x = 22,558.32 × 12,800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.68x = 288,760,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,760,933.32/16,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,659.40

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