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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.95, 22,137.84 and 8,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.95, 22,137.84 and 8,774.04 is: 12,108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.95 : 22,137.84 = 8,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.95/22,137.84 = 8,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.95x = 22,137.84 × 8,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.95x = 194,238,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,238,293.67/16,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.15

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