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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.99, 22,176.62 and 12,087.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.99, 22,176.62 and 12,087.08 is: 16,685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.99 : 22,176.62 = 12,087.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.99/22,176.62 = 12,087.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.99x = 22,176.62 × 12,087.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.99x = 268,050,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,050,408.75/16,064.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.38

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