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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.44, 22,170.60 and 12,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.44, 22,170.60 and 12,545.04 is: 17,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.44 : 22,170.60 = 12,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.44/22,170.60 = 12,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.44x = 22,170.60 × 12,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.44x = 278,131,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,131,063.82/16,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,288.71

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