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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.82, 22,189.25 and 12,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.82, 22,189.25 and 12,333.08 is: 17,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.82 : 22,189.25 = 12,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.82/22,189.25 = 12,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.82x = 22,189.25 × 12,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.82x = 273,661,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,661,795.39/16,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.91

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