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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.69, 22,102.40 and 8,846.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.69, 22,102.40 and 8,846.61 is: 12,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.69 : 22,102.40 = 8,846.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.69/22,102.40 = 8,846.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.69x = 22,102.40 × 8,846.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.69x = 195,531,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,531,158.12/16,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.73

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