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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.65, 22,116.34 and 8,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.65, 22,116.34 and 8,758.45 is: 12,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.65 : 22,116.34 = 8,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.65/22,116.34 = 8,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.65x = 22,116.34 × 8,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.65x = 193,704,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,704,858.07/16,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.42

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