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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.63, 22,841.72 and 12,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.63, 22,841.72 and 12,054.19 is: 16,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.63 : 22,841.72 = 12,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.63/22,841.72 = 12,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.63x = 22,841.72 × 12,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.63x = 275,338,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,338,432.81/16,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.21

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