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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.08, 22,675.26 and 12,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.08, 22,675.26 and 12,231.04 is: 16,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.08 : 22,675.26 = 12,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.08/22,675.26 = 12,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.08x = 22,675.26 × 12,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.08x = 277,342,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,342,012.07/16,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.14

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