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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.28, 22,734.96 and 12,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.28, 22,734.96 and 12,002 is: 16,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.28 : 22,734.96 = 12,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.28/22,734.96 = 12,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.28x = 22,734.96 × 12,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.28x = 272,864,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,864,989.92/16,480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.06

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