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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.99, 22,246.99 and 12,375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.99, 22,246.99 and 12,375.07 is: 17,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.99 : 22,246.99 = 12,375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.99/22,246.99 = 12,375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.99x = 22,246.99 × 12,375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.99x = 275,308,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,308,058.54/16,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.52

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