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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.48, 22,149.97 and 12,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.48, 22,149.97 and 12,079.06 is: 16,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.48 : 22,149.97 = 12,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.48/22,149.97 = 12,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.48x = 22,149.97 × 12,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.48x = 267,550,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,550,731.06/16,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.48

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