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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.41, 22,141.66 and 8,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.41, 22,141.66 and 8,875.14 is: 12,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.41 : 22,141.66 = 8,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.41/22,141.66 = 8,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.41x = 22,141.66 × 8,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.41x = 196,510,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,510,332.33/16,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.14

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