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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.41, 22,140.29 and 8,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.41, 22,140.29 and 8,874.14 is: 12,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.41 : 22,140.29 = 8,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.41/22,140.29 = 8,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.41x = 22,140.29 × 8,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.41x = 196,475,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,475,878.03/16,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.76

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