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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.79, 22,141.87 and 8,971.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.79, 22,141.87 and 8,971.21 is: 12,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.79 : 22,141.87 = 8,971.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.79/22,141.87 = 8,971.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.79x = 22,141.87 × 8,971.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.79x = 198,639,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,639,421.28/16,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.31

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