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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.32, 22,189.94 and 12,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.32, 22,189.94 and 12,333.58 is: 17,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.32 : 22,189.94 = 12,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.32/22,189.94 = 12,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.32x = 22,189.94 × 12,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.32x = 273,681,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,681,400.19/16,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.60

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