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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.53, 22,254.84 and 12,086.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.53, 22,254.84 and 12,086.19 is: 16,679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.53 : 22,254.84 = 12,086.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.53/22,254.84 = 12,086.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.53x = 22,254.84 × 12,086.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.53x = 268,976,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,976,224.66/16,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.11

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