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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.13, 22,953.63 and 12,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.13, 22,953.63 and 12,371.64 is: 17,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.13 : 22,953.63 = 12,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.13/22,953.63 = 12,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.13x = 22,953.63 × 12,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.13x = 283,973,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,973,937.78/16,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,084.09

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