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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.55, 22,144.84 and 8,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.55, 22,144.84 and 8,972.96 is: 12,383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.55 : 22,144.84 = 8,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.55/22,144.84 = 8,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.55x = 22,144.84 × 8,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.55x = 198,704,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,704,680.84/16,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.02

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