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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.69, 22,103.78 and 8,847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.69, 22,103.78 and 8,847.61 is: 12,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.69 : 22,103.78 = 8,847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.69/22,103.78 = 8,847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.69x = 22,103.78 × 8,847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.69x = 195,565,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,565,624.97/16,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.11

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