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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.22, 24,406.22 and 12,107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.22, 24,406.22 and 12,107.62 is: 18,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.22 : 24,406.22 = 12,107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.22/24,406.22 = 12,107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.22x = 24,406.22 × 12,107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.22x = 295,501,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,501,206.65/16,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.14

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