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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.63, 22,840.34 and 12,053.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.63, 22,840.34 and 12,053.19 is: 16,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.63 : 22,840.34 = 12,053.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.63/22,840.34 = 12,053.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.63x = 22,840.34 × 12,053.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.63x = 275,298,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,298,897.42/16,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.82

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