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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.31, 22,184.41 and 12,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.31, 22,184.41 and 12,329.58 is: 17,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.31 : 22,184.41 = 12,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.31/22,184.41 = 12,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.31x = 22,184.41 × 12,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.31x = 273,524,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,524,457.85/16,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.08

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