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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,434.36, 22,689.81 and 12,650.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,434.36, 22,689.81 and 12,650.41 is: 17,465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,434.36 : 22,689.81 = 12,650.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,434.36/22,689.81 = 12,650.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,434.36x = 22,689.81 × 12,650.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,434.36x = 287,035,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,035,222.62/16,434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.56

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