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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.99, 22,100.25 and 8,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.99, 22,100.25 and 8,844.46 is: 12,205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.99 : 22,100.25 = 8,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.99/22,100.25 = 8,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.99x = 22,100.25 × 8,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.99x = 195,464,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,464,777.12/16,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.11

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