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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.43, 22,583.21 and 12,572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.43, 22,583.21 and 12,572.73 is: 17,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.43 : 22,583.21 = 12,572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.43/22,583.21 = 12,572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.43x = 22,583.21 × 12,572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.43x = 283,932,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,932,539.00/16,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.14

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