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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.09, 22,177.20 and 12,324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.09, 22,177.20 and 12,324.35 is: 17,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.09 : 22,177.20 = 12,324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.09/22,177.20 = 12,324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.09x = 22,177.20 × 12,324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.09x = 273,319,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,319,574.82/16,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.86

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