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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.04, 22,099.26 and 8,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.04, 22,099.26 and 8,844.40 is: 12,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.04 : 22,099.26 = 8,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.04/22,099.26 = 8,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.04x = 22,099.26 × 8,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.04x = 195,454,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,454,695.14/16,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.21

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