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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.58, 22,366.53 and 12,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.58, 22,366.53 and 12,223.17 is: 16,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.58 : 22,366.53 = 12,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.58/22,366.53 = 12,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.58x = 22,366.53 × 12,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.58x = 273,389,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,389,898.50/16,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.74

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