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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.33, 22,212.50 and 12,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.33, 22,212.50 and 12,109.32 is: 16,711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.33 : 22,212.50 = 12,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.33/22,212.50 = 12,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.33x = 22,212.50 × 12,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.33x = 268,978,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,978,209.95/16,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.57

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