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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.65, 22,111.38 and 8,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.65, 22,111.38 and 8,853.26 is: 12,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.65 : 22,111.38 = 8,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.65/22,111.38 = 8,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.65x = 22,111.38 × 8,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.65x = 195,757,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,757,685.54/16,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.80

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