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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.98, 22,820.45 and 12,527.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.98, 22,820.45 and 12,527.97 is: 17,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.98 : 22,820.45 = 12,527.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.98/22,820.45 = 12,527.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.98x = 22,820.45 × 12,527.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.98x = 285,893,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,893,850.35/16,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.23

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