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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.02, 22,177.83 and 12,284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.02, 22,177.83 and 12,284.91 is: 16,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.02 : 22,177.83 = 12,284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.02/22,177.83 = 12,284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.02x = 22,177.83 × 12,284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.02x = 272,452,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,452,645.55/16,069.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.15

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