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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.80, 22,232.70 and 12,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.80, 22,232.70 and 12,763.08 is: 17,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.80 : 22,232.70 = 12,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.80/22,232.70 = 12,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.80x = 22,232.70 × 12,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.80x = 283,757,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,757,728.72/16,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.80

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