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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.21, 22,141.04 and 8,972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.21, 22,141.04 and 8,972.28 is: 12,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.21 : 22,141.04 = 8,972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.21/22,141.04 = 8,972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.21x = 22,141.04 × 8,972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.21x = 198,655,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,655,565.51/16,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.76

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