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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.82, 22,120.33 and 12,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.82, 22,120.33 and 12,057.46 is: 16,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.82 : 22,120.33 = 12,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.82/22,120.33 = 12,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.82x = 22,120.33 × 12,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.82x = 266,714,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,714,994.16/16,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.87

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