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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.31, 22,181.65 and 12,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.31, 22,181.65 and 12,327.58 is: 17,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.31 : 22,181.65 = 12,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.31/22,181.65 = 12,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.31x = 22,181.65 × 12,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.31x = 273,446,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,446,064.91/16,058.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,028.32

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