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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.67, 22,127.74 and 8,865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.67, 22,127.74 and 8,865.07 is: 12,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.67 : 22,127.74 = 8,865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.67/22,127.74 = 8,865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.67x = 22,127.74 × 8,865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.67x = 196,163,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,163,886.56/16,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.73

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