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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.76, 22,104.08 and 8,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.76, 22,104.08 and 8,848.22 is: 12,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.76 : 22,104.08 = 8,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.76/22,104.08 = 8,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.76x = 22,104.08 × 8,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.76x = 195,581,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,581,762.74/16,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.31

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