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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.91, 22,253.90 and 12,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.91, 22,253.90 and 12,118.08 is: 16,745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.91 : 22,253.90 = 12,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.91/22,253.90 = 12,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.91x = 22,253.90 × 12,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.91x = 269,674,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,674,479.92/16,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,745.90

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