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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.24, 22,861.20 and 12,336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.24, 22,861.20 and 12,336.22 is: 17,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.24 : 22,861.20 = 12,336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.24/22,861.20 = 12,336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.24x = 22,861.20 × 12,336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.24x = 282,020,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,020,792.66/16,566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.83

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