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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.99, 22,248.37 and 12,376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.99, 22,248.37 and 12,376.07 is: 17,094.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.99 : 22,248.37 = 12,376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.99/22,248.37 = 12,376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.99x = 22,248.37 × 12,376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.99x = 275,347,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,347,384.51/16,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,094.90

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