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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.20, 22,093.80 and 12,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.20, 22,093.80 and 12,849.68 is: 17,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.20 : 22,093.80 = 12,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.20/22,093.80 = 12,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.20x = 22,093.80 × 12,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.20x = 283,898,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,898,259.98/16,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,711.32

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