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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,434.98, 22,690.67 and 12,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,434.98, 22,690.67 and 12,651.03 is: 17,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,434.98 : 22,690.67 = 12,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,434.98/22,690.67 = 12,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,434.98x = 22,690.67 × 12,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,434.98x = 287,060,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,060,283.63/16,434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,466.42

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