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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.65, 22,118.04 and 8,858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.65, 22,118.04 and 8,858.05 is: 12,224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.65 : 22,118.04 = 8,858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.65/22,118.04 = 8,858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.65x = 22,118.04 × 8,858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.65x = 195,922,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,922,659.93/16,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.04

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