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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.65, 22,139.33 and 8,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.65, 22,139.33 and 8,873.14 is: 12,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.65 : 22,139.33 = 8,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.65/22,139.33 = 8,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.65x = 22,139.33 × 8,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.65x = 196,445,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,445,374.60/16,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.43

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