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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.67, 22,140.14 and 8,874.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.67, 22,140.14 and 8,874.09 is: 12,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.67 : 22,140.14 = 8,874.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.67/22,140.14 = 8,874.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.67x = 22,140.14 × 8,874.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.67x = 196,473,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,473,550.60/16,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.17

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