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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.56, 22,841.46 and 12,090.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.56, 22,841.46 and 12,090.12 is: 16,662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.56 : 22,841.46 = 12,090.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.56/22,841.46 = 12,090.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.56x = 22,841.46 × 12,090.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.56x = 276,155,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,155,992.38/16,573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.44

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