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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.24, 22,862.58 and 12,337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.24, 22,862.58 and 12,337.22 is: 17,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.24 : 22,862.58 = 12,337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.24/22,862.58 = 12,337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.24x = 22,862.58 × 12,337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.24x = 282,060,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,060,679.23/16,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.21

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