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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.99, 22,245.60 and 12,374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.99, 22,245.60 and 12,374.07 is: 17,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.99 : 22,245.60 = 12,374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.99/22,245.60 = 12,374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.99x = 22,245.60 × 12,374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.99x = 275,268,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,268,574.57/16,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.13

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