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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.54, 22,343.97 and 12,208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.54, 22,343.97 and 12,208.63 is: 16,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.54 : 22,343.97 = 12,208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.54/22,343.97 = 12,208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.54x = 22,343.97 × 12,208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.54x = 272,789,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,789,262.46/16,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.85

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