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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.54, 22,814.13 and 12,740.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.54, 22,814.13 and 12,740.41 is: 17,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.54 : 22,814.13 = 12,740.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.54/22,814.13 = 12,740.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.54x = 22,814.13 × 12,740.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.54x = 290,661,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,661,369.99/16,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.62

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