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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.88, 22,081.44 and 12,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.88, 22,081.44 and 12,251.32 is: 16,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.88 : 22,081.44 = 12,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.88/22,081.44 = 12,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.88x = 22,081.44 × 12,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.88x = 270,526,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,526,787.50/16,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.73

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