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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.44, 22,178.88 and 12,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.44, 22,178.88 and 12,551.04 is: 17,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.44 : 22,178.88 = 12,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.44/22,178.88 = 12,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.44x = 22,178.88 × 12,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.44x = 278,368,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,368,010.04/16,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.99

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