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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.48, 22,137.28 and 8,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.48, 22,137.28 and 8,871.88 is: 12,243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.48 : 22,137.28 = 8,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.48/22,137.28 = 8,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.48x = 22,137.28 × 8,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.48x = 196,399,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,399,291.69/16,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.22

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