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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.66, 22,141.57 and 8,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.66, 22,141.57 and 8,971.06 is: 12,380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.66 : 22,141.57 = 8,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.66/22,141.57 = 8,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.66x = 22,141.57 × 8,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.66x = 198,633,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,633,352.96/16,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.03

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