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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.30, 22,839.39 and 12,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.30, 22,839.39 and 12,254.85 is: 16,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.30 : 22,839.39 = 12,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.30/22,839.39 = 12,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.30x = 22,839.39 × 12,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.30x = 279,893,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,893,298.54/16,569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.28

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