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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.44, 22,810.68 and 12,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.44, 22,810.68 and 12,344.40 is: 17,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.44 : 22,810.68 = 12,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.44/22,810.68 = 12,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.44x = 22,810.68 × 12,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.44x = 281,584,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,584,158.19/16,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.90

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