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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.60, 22,145.49 and 8,972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.60, 22,145.49 and 8,972.55 is: 12,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.60 : 22,145.49 = 8,972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.60/22,145.49 = 8,972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.60x = 22,145.49 × 8,972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.60x = 198,701,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,701,516.30/16,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.78

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