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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.36, 22,583.04 and 12,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.36, 22,583.04 and 12,829.52 is: 17,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.36 : 22,583.04 = 12,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.36/22,583.04 = 12,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.36x = 22,583.04 × 12,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.36x = 289,729,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,729,563.34/16,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,695.18

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