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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.78, 22,103.48 and 8,846.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.78, 22,103.48 and 8,846.66 is: 12,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.78 : 22,103.48 = 8,846.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.78/22,103.48 = 8,846.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.78x = 22,103.48 × 8,846.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.78x = 195,542,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,542,049.75/16,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.57

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