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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.44, 22,872.96 and 12,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.44, 22,872.96 and 12,374.40 is: 17,077.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.44 : 22,872.96 = 12,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.44/22,872.96 = 12,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.44x = 22,872.96 × 12,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.44x = 283,039,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,039,156.22/16,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,077.88

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