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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.32, 22,147.92 and 8,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.32, 22,147.92 and 8,975.04 is: 12,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.32 : 22,147.92 = 8,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.32/22,147.92 = 8,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.32x = 22,147.92 × 8,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.32x = 198,778,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,778,467.92/16,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.25

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