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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.94, 22,119.12 and 12,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.94, 22,119.12 and 12,056.59 is: 16,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.94 : 22,119.12 = 12,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.94/22,119.12 = 12,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.94x = 22,119.12 × 12,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.94x = 266,681,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,681,135.84/16,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.67

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