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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.36, 22,175.76 and 12,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.36, 22,175.76 and 12,086.45 is: 16,684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.36 : 22,175.76 = 12,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.36/22,175.76 = 12,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.36x = 22,175.76 × 12,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.36x = 268,026,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,026,043.14/16,064.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.52

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