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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.06, 22,586.12 and 12,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.06, 22,586.12 and 12,325.76 is: 17,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.06 : 22,586.12 = 12,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.06/22,586.12 = 12,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.06x = 22,586.12 × 12,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.06x = 278,391,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,391,055.97/16,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,010.27

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