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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.46, 22,204.56 and 12,094.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.46, 22,204.56 and 12,094.63 is: 16,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.46 : 22,204.56 = 12,094.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.46/22,204.56 = 12,094.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.46x = 22,204.56 × 12,094.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.46x = 268,555,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,555,937.51/16,080.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.76

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