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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.44, 22,174.74 and 12,548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.44, 22,174.74 and 12,548.04 is: 17,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.44 : 22,174.74 = 12,548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.44/22,174.74 = 12,548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.44x = 22,174.74 × 12,548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.44x = 278,249,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,249,524.51/16,090.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.85

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