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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.82, 22,098.21 and 12,596.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.82, 22,098.21 and 12,596.98 is: 17,388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.82 : 22,098.21 = 12,596.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.82/22,098.21 = 12,596.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.82x = 22,098.21 × 12,596.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.82x = 278,370,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,370,709.41/16,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,388.58

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