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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.63, 22,099.78 and 8,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.63, 22,099.78 and 8,845.08 is: 12,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.63 : 22,099.78 = 8,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.63/22,099.78 = 8,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.63x = 22,099.78 × 8,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.63x = 195,474,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,474,250.26/16,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.98

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