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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.93, 22,264.31 and 12,900.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.93, 22,264.31 and 12,900.93 is: 17,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.93 : 22,264.31 = 12,900.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.93/22,264.31 = 12,900.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.93x = 22,264.31 × 12,900.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.93x = 287,230,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,230,304.81/16,119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,818.33

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