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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.96, 22,095.65 and 12,039.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.96, 22,095.65 and 12,039.53 is: 16,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.96 : 22,095.65 = 12,039.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.96/22,095.65 = 12,039.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.96x = 22,095.65 × 12,039.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.96x = 266,021,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,021,160.67/16,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.10

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