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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.44, 22,121.64 and 8,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.44, 22,121.64 and 8,957.52 is: 12,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.44 : 22,121.64 = 8,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.44/22,121.64 = 8,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.44x = 22,121.64 × 8,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.44x = 198,155,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,155,032.73/16,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.17

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