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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.98, 22,139.79 and 8,873.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.98, 22,139.79 and 8,873.49 is: 12,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.98 : 22,139.79 = 8,873.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.98/22,139.79 = 8,873.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.98x = 22,139.79 × 8,873.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.98x = 196,457,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,457,205.17/16,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.92

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