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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.08, 22,575.02 and 12,740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.08, 22,575.02 and 12,740.18 is: 17,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.08 : 22,575.02 = 12,740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.08/22,575.02 = 12,740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.08x = 22,575.02 × 12,740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.08x = 287,609,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,609,818.30/16,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.02

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