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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.65, 22,137.95 and 8,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.65, 22,137.95 and 8,872.14 is: 12,243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.65 : 22,137.95 = 8,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.65/22,137.95 = 8,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.65x = 22,137.95 × 8,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.65x = 196,410,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,410,991.71/16,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.05

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