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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.52, 22,095.05 and 12,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.52, 22,095.05 and 12,039.09 is: 16,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.52 : 22,095.05 = 12,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.52/22,095.05 = 12,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.52x = 22,095.05 × 12,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.52x = 266,004,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,004,225.22/16,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,618.49

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