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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.07, 22,205.82 and 12,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.07, 22,205.82 and 12,083.27 is: 16,697.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.07 : 22,205.82 = 12,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.07/22,205.82 = 12,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.07x = 22,205.82 × 12,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.07x = 268,318,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,318,807.60/16,069.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.85

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