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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.44, 22,987.13 and 12,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.44, 22,987.13 and 12,098.03 is: 16,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.44 : 22,987.13 = 12,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.44/22,987.13 = 12,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.44x = 22,987.13 × 12,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.44x = 278,098,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,098,812.93/16,642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.22

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