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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.14, 22,162.95 and 12,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.14, 22,162.95 and 12,282.80 is: 16,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.14 : 22,162.95 = 12,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.14/22,162.95 = 12,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.14x = 22,162.95 × 12,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.14x = 272,222,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,222,971.45/16,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.73

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