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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.48, 22,862.93 and 12,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.48, 22,862.93 and 12,337.46 is: 17,025.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.48 : 22,862.93 = 12,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.48/22,862.93 = 12,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.48x = 22,862.93 × 12,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.48x = 282,070,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,070,484.36/16,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,025.55

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