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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.46, 22,212.84 and 12,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.46, 22,212.84 and 12,100.64 is: 16,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.46 : 22,212.84 = 12,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.46/22,212.84 = 12,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.46x = 22,212.84 × 12,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.46x = 268,789,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,789,580.22/16,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.06

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