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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.08, 22,943.98 and 12,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.08, 22,943.98 and 12,640.12 is: 17,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.08 : 22,943.98 = 12,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.08/22,943.98 = 12,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.08x = 22,943.98 × 12,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.08x = 290,014,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,014,660.48/16,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,444.41

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