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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.77, 22,103.16 and 8,943.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.77, 22,103.16 and 8,943.19 is: 12,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.77 : 22,103.16 = 8,943.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.77/22,103.16 = 8,943.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.77x = 22,103.16 × 8,943.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.77x = 197,672,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,672,759.48/16,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.61

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