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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.44, 22,681.32 and 12,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.44, 22,681.32 and 12,262.16 is: 16,901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.44 : 22,681.32 = 12,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.44/22,681.32 = 12,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.44x = 22,681.32 × 12,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.44x = 278,121,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,121,974.85/16,455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.52

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