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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.97, 22,141.74 and 8,875.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.97, 22,141.74 and 8,875.51 is: 12,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.97 : 22,141.74 = 8,875.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.97/22,141.74 = 8,875.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.97x = 22,141.74 × 8,875.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.97x = 196,519,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,519,124.08/16,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.02

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