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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.74, 22,842.58 and 12,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.74, 22,842.58 and 12,322.70 is: 17,005.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.74 : 22,842.58 = 12,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.74/22,842.58 = 12,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.74x = 22,842.58 × 12,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.74x = 281,482,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,482,260.57/16,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.18

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