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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.79, 22,984.36 and 16,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.79, 22,984.36 and 16,125.89 is: 22,257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.79 : 22,984.36 = 16,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.79/22,984.36 = 16,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.79x = 22,984.36 × 16,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.79x = 370,643,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,643,105.84/16,652.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.12

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