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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.07, 22,128.53 and 8,864.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.07, 22,128.53 and 8,864.87 is: 12,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.07 : 22,128.53 = 8,864.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.07/22,128.53 = 8,864.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.07x = 22,128.53 × 8,864.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.07x = 196,166,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,166,431.10/16,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.59

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