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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.08, 22,144.08 and 8,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.08, 22,144.08 and 8,973.76 is: 12,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.08 : 22,144.08 = 8,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.08/22,144.08 = 8,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.08x = 22,144.08 × 8,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.08x = 198,715,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,715,659.34/16,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.06

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