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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.23, 22,858.45 and 12,334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.23, 22,858.45 and 12,334.21 is: 17,021.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.23 : 22,858.45 = 12,334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.23/22,858.45 = 12,334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.23x = 22,858.45 × 12,334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.23x = 281,940,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,940,922.57/16,564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.07

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