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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.06, 22,144.65 and 8,973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.06, 22,144.65 and 8,973.14 is: 12,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.06 : 22,144.65 = 8,973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.06/22,144.65 = 8,973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.06x = 22,144.65 × 8,973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.06x = 198,707,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,707,044.70/16,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.54

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