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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.21, 22,236.27 and 12,514.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.21, 22,236.27 and 12,514.11 is: 17,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.21 : 22,236.27 = 12,514.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.21/22,236.27 = 12,514.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.21x = 22,236.27 × 12,514.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.21x = 278,267,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,267,128.77/16,107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,275.94

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