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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.16, 22,793.52 and 12,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.16, 22,793.52 and 12,313.12 is: 16,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.16 : 22,793.52 = 12,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.16/22,793.52 = 12,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.16x = 22,793.52 × 12,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.16x = 280,659,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,659,346.98/16,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.13

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