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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.84, 22,203.10 and 12,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.84, 22,203.10 and 12,912.70 is: 17,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.84 : 22,203.10 = 12,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.84/22,203.10 = 12,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.84x = 22,203.10 × 12,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.84x = 286,701,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,701,793.79/16,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.17

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