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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.52, 22,587.48 and 12,575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.52, 22,587.48 and 12,575.82 is: 17,364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.52 : 22,587.48 = 12,575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.52/22,587.48 = 12,575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.52x = 22,587.48 × 12,575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.52x = 284,056,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,056,082.73/16,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.41

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