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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.64, 22,242.48 and 12,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.64, 22,242.48 and 12,109.84 is: 16,734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.64 : 22,242.48 = 12,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.64/22,242.48 = 12,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.64x = 22,242.48 × 12,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.64x = 269,352,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,352,874.00/16,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,734.52

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