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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.14, 22,599.48 and 12,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.14, 22,599.48 and 12,630.42 is: 17,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.14 : 22,599.48 = 12,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.14/22,599.48 = 12,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.14x = 22,599.48 × 12,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.14x = 285,440,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,440,924.18/16,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,446.27

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