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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.04, 22,408.14 and 12,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.04, 22,408.14 and 12,255.14 is: 16,917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.04 : 22,408.14 = 12,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.04/22,408.14 = 12,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.04x = 22,408.14 × 12,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.04x = 274,614,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,614,892.84/16,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.03

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