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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.72, 22,591.36 and 12,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.72, 22,591.36 and 12,599.04 is: 17,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.72 : 22,591.36 = 12,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.72/22,591.36 = 12,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.72x = 22,591.36 × 12,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.72x = 284,629,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,629,448.29/16,374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.25

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