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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,352.97, 22,524.11 and 12,568.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,352.97, 22,524.11 and 12,568.89 is: 17,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,352.97 : 22,524.11 = 12,568.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,352.97/22,524.11 = 12,568.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,352.97x = 22,524.11 × 12,568.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,352.97x = 283,103,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,103,054.40/16,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.03

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