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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.88, 22,133.80 and 8,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.88, 22,133.80 and 8,868.68 is: 12,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.88 : 22,133.80 = 8,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.88/22,133.80 = 8,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.88x = 22,133.80 × 8,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.88x = 196,297,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,297,589.38/16,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.86

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