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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.44, 22,863.30 and 12,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.44, 22,863.30 and 12,367.40 is: 17,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.44 : 22,863.30 = 12,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.44/22,863.30 = 12,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.44x = 22,863.30 × 12,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.44x = 282,759,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,759,576.42/16,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,068.22

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