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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.49, 22,235.45 and 12,342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.49, 22,235.45 and 12,342.92 is: 17,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.49 : 22,235.45 = 12,342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.49/22,235.45 = 12,342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.49x = 22,235.45 × 12,342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.49x = 274,450,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,450,207.62/16,115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.21

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