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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.61, 22,134.85 and 12,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.61, 22,134.85 and 12,501.67 is: 17,247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.61 : 22,134.85 = 12,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.61/22,134.85 = 12,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.61x = 22,134.85 × 12,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.61x = 276,722,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,722,590.20/16,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.07

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