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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.90, 22,088.67 and 12,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.90, 22,088.67 and 12,034.46 is: 16,612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.90 : 22,088.67 = 12,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.90/22,088.67 = 12,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.90x = 22,088.67 × 12,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.90x = 265,825,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,825,225.66/16,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.11

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