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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.08, 22,212.16 and 12,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.08, 22,212.16 and 12,109.08 is: 16,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.08 : 22,212.16 = 12,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.08/22,212.16 = 12,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.08x = 22,212.16 × 12,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.08x = 268,968,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,968,822.41/16,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.24

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