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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.67, 22,125.92 and 8,863.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.67, 22,125.92 and 8,863.61 is: 12,230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.67 : 22,125.92 = 8,863.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.67/22,125.92 = 8,863.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.67x = 22,125.92 × 8,863.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.67x = 196,115,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,115,553.43/16,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.72

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