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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.11, 22,251.08 and 12,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.11, 22,251.08 and 12,332.52 is: 17,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.11 : 22,251.08 = 12,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.11/22,251.08 = 12,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.11x = 22,251.08 × 12,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.11x = 274,411,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,411,827.46/16,116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.18

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