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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.02, 22,237.47 and 12,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.02, 22,237.47 and 12,514.95 is: 17,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.02 : 22,237.47 = 12,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.02/22,237.47 = 12,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.02x = 22,237.47 × 12,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.02x = 278,300,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,300,825.18/16,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,277.16

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