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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,097.58, 22,224.51 and 12,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,097.58, 22,224.51 and 12,753.90 is: 17,608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,097.58 : 22,224.51 = 12,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,097.58/22,224.51 = 12,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,097.58x = 22,224.51 × 12,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,097.58x = 283,449,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,449,178.09/16,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.19

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