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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.70, 22,103.78 and 8,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.70, 22,103.78 and 8,847.60 is: 12,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.70 : 22,103.78 = 8,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.70/22,103.78 = 8,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.70x = 22,103.78 × 8,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.70x = 195,565,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,565,403.93/16,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.09

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