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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.56, 22,127.84 and 8,864.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.56, 22,127.84 and 8,864.37 is: 12,232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.56 : 22,127.84 = 8,864.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.56/22,127.84 = 8,864.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.56x = 22,127.84 × 8,864.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.56x = 196,149,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,149,228.26/16,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.90

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