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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.66, 22,145.02 and 8,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.66, 22,145.02 and 8,974.82 is: 12,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.66 : 22,145.02 = 8,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.66/22,145.02 = 8,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.66x = 22,145.02 × 8,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.66x = 198,747,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,747,568.40/16,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.60

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