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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.83, 22,107.28 and 8,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.83, 22,107.28 and 8,850.24 is: 12,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.83 : 22,107.28 = 8,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.83/22,107.28 = 8,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.83x = 22,107.28 × 8,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.83x = 195,654,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,654,733.75/16,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.28

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