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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.76, 22,102.70 and 8,847.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.76, 22,102.70 and 8,847.21 is: 12,208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.76 : 22,102.70 = 8,847.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.76/22,102.70 = 8,847.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.76x = 22,102.70 × 8,847.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.76x = 195,547,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,547,228.47/16,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.91

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