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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.60, 22,127.82 and 8,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.60, 22,127.82 and 8,766.84 is: 12,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.60 : 22,127.82 = 8,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.60/22,127.82 = 8,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.60x = 22,127.82 × 8,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.60x = 193,991,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,991,057.49/16,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.28

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