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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.13, 22,815.27 and 12,516.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.13, 22,815.27 and 12,516.93 is: 17,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.13 : 22,815.27 = 12,516.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.13/22,815.27 = 12,516.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.13x = 22,815.27 × 12,516.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.13x = 285,577,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,577,137.52/16,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.47

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