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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.24, 22,865.34 and 12,339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.24, 22,865.34 and 12,339.22 is: 17,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.24 : 22,865.34 = 12,339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.24/22,865.34 = 12,339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.24x = 22,865.34 × 12,339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.24x = 282,140,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,140,460.63/16,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.97

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