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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.45, 22,172.08 and 12,711.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.45, 22,172.08 and 12,711.94 is: 17,534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.45 : 22,172.08 = 12,711.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.45/22,172.08 = 12,711.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.45x = 22,172.08 × 12,711.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.45x = 281,850,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,850,087.26/16,074.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.04

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