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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,100.08, 22,219.05 and 12,114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,100.08, 22,219.05 and 12,114.07 is: 16,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,100.08 : 22,219.05 = 12,114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,100.08/22,219.05 = 12,114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,100.08x = 22,219.05 × 12,114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,100.08x = 269,163,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,163,127.03/16,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.12

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