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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.76, 22,104.96 and 8,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.76, 22,104.96 and 8,944 is: 12,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.76 : 22,104.96 = 8,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.76/22,104.96 = 8,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.76x = 22,104.96 × 8,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.76x = 197,706,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,706,762.24/16,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.97

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