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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.12, 22,127.70 and 8,864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.12, 22,127.70 and 8,864.76 is: 12,232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.12 : 22,127.70 = 8,864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.12/22,127.70 = 8,864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.12x = 22,127.70 × 8,864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.12x = 196,156,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,156,749.85/16,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.95

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