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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.27, 22,106.52 and 12,670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.27, 22,106.52 and 12,670.43 is: 17,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.27 : 22,106.52 = 12,670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.27/22,106.52 = 12,670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.27x = 22,106.52 × 12,670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.27x = 280,099,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,099,003.67/16,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,493.87

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