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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.68, 22,577.31 and 12,319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.68, 22,577.31 and 12,319.27 is: 17,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.68 : 22,577.31 = 12,319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.68/22,577.31 = 12,319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.68x = 22,577.31 × 12,319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.68x = 278,136,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,136,013.67/16,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.31

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