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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.73, 22,212.73 and 13,111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.73, 22,212.73 and 13,111.67 is: 18,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.73 : 22,212.73 = 13,111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.73/22,212.73 = 13,111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.73x = 22,212.73 × 13,111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.73x = 291,246,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,246,057.48/16,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.49

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