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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.96, 22,525.48 and 12,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.96, 22,525.48 and 12,569.90 is: 17,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.96 : 22,525.48 = 12,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.96/22,525.48 = 12,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.96x = 22,525.48 × 12,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.96x = 283,143,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,143,031.05/16,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,313.42

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