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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.37, 22,705.65 and 12,941.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.37, 22,705.65 and 12,941.37 is: 17,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.37 : 22,705.65 = 12,941.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.37/22,705.65 = 12,941.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.37x = 22,705.65 × 12,941.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.37x = 293,842,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,842,217.74/16,451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.26

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