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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.06, 22,144.47 and 8,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.06, 22,144.47 and 8,877.26 is: 12,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.06 : 22,144.47 = 8,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.06/22,144.47 = 8,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.06x = 22,144.47 × 8,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.06x = 196,582,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,582,062.64/16,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.35

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