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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.67, 22,117.74 and 8,858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.67, 22,117.74 and 8,858.11 is: 12,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.67 : 22,117.74 = 8,858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.67/22,117.74 = 8,858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.67x = 22,117.74 × 8,858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.67x = 195,921,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,921,329.58/16,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.95

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