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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.12, 22,991.96 and 12,124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.12, 22,991.96 and 12,124.69 is: 16,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.12 : 22,991.96 = 12,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.12/22,991.96 = 12,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.12x = 22,991.96 × 12,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.12x = 278,770,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,770,360.32/16,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.76

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