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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.08, 22,217.67 and 12,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.08, 22,217.67 and 12,113.07 is: 16,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.08 : 22,217.67 = 12,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.08/22,217.67 = 12,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.08x = 22,217.67 × 12,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.08x = 269,124,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,124,191.95/16,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.74

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