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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.13, 22,595.18 and 12,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.13, 22,595.18 and 12,725.10 is: 17,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.13 : 22,595.18 = 12,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.13/22,595.18 = 12,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.13x = 22,595.18 × 12,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.13x = 287,525,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,525,861.39/16,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.27

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