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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.93, 22,101.66 and 8,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.93, 22,101.66 and 8,845.44 is: 12,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.93 : 22,101.66 = 8,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.93/22,101.66 = 8,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.93x = 22,101.66 × 8,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.93x = 195,498,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,498,824.55/16,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.53

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