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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.54, 22,885.88 and 12,086.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.54, 22,885.88 and 12,086.19 is: 16,693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.54 : 22,885.88 = 12,086.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.54/22,885.88 = 12,086.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.54x = 22,885.88 × 12,086.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.54x = 276,603,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,603,033.57/16,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.46

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