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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.02, 22,570.45 and 12,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.02, 22,570.45 and 12,959.34 is: 17,870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.02 : 22,570.45 = 12,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.02/22,570.45 = 12,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.02x = 22,570.45 × 12,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.02x = 292,498,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,498,145.42/16,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.09

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