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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.05, 22,658.48 and 12,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.05, 22,658.48 and 12,127.44 is: 16,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.05 : 22,658.48 = 12,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.05/22,658.48 = 12,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.05x = 22,658.48 × 12,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.05x = 274,789,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,789,182.76/16,424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.91

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