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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.76, 22,101.32 and 8,846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.76, 22,101.32 and 8,846.21 is: 12,207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.76 : 22,101.32 = 8,846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.76/22,101.32 = 8,846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.76x = 22,101.32 × 8,846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.76x = 195,512,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,512,995.37/16,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.54

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