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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.34, 22,222.91 and 12,350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.34, 22,222.91 and 12,350.51 is: 17,018.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.34 : 22,222.91 = 12,350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.34/22,222.91 = 12,350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.34x = 22,222.91 × 12,350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.34x = 274,464,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,464,205.81/16,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.57

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