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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.21, 22,140.27 and 8,874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.21, 22,140.27 and 8,874.19 is: 12,245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.21 : 22,140.27 = 8,874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.21/22,140.27 = 8,874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.21x = 22,140.27 × 8,874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.21x = 196,476,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,476,962.63/16,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.97

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