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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.74, 22,101.21 and 8,846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.74, 22,101.21 and 8,846.23 is: 12,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.74 : 22,101.21 = 8,846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.74/22,101.21 = 8,846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.74x = 22,101.21 × 8,846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.74x = 195,512,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,512,342.03/16,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.75

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