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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.61, 22,856.21 and 12,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.61, 22,856.21 and 12,332.58 is: 17,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.61 : 22,856.21 = 12,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.61/22,856.21 = 12,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.61x = 22,856.21 × 12,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.61x = 281,876,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,876,033.80/16,562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.82

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