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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.15, 22,117.03 and 8,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.15, 22,117.03 and 8,758.96 is: 12,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.15 : 22,117.03 = 8,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.15/22,117.03 = 8,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.15x = 22,117.03 × 8,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.15x = 193,722,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,722,181.09/16,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.13

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