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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.29, 22,122.73 and 8,861.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.29, 22,122.73 and 8,861.73 is: 12,228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.29 : 22,122.73 = 8,861.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.29/22,122.73 = 8,861.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.29x = 22,122.73 × 8,861.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.29x = 196,045,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,045,660.12/16,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.94

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