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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.97, 22,129.99 and 12,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.97, 22,129.99 and 12,022.25 is: 16,580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.97 : 22,129.99 = 12,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.97/22,129.99 = 12,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.97x = 22,129.99 × 12,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.97x = 266,052,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,052,131.57/16,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.63

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