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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.35, 22,143.02 and 8,971.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.35, 22,143.02 and 8,971.35 is: 12,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.35 : 22,143.02 = 8,971.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.35/22,143.02 = 8,971.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.35x = 22,143.02 × 8,971.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.35x = 198,652,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,652,737.62/16,045.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.70

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