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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.54, 22,173.26 and 12,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.54, 22,173.26 and 12,084.63 is: 16,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.54 : 22,173.26 = 12,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.54/22,173.26 = 12,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.54x = 22,173.26 × 12,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.54x = 267,955,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,955,582.57/16,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.02

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