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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.26, 22,132.25 and 8,868.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.26, 22,132.25 and 8,868.21 is: 12,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.26 : 22,132.25 = 8,868.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.26/22,132.25 = 8,868.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.26x = 22,132.25 × 8,868.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.26x = 196,273,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,273,440.77/16,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.06

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