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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.13, 22,178.33 and 8,901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.13, 22,178.33 and 8,901.27 is: 12,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.13 : 22,178.33 = 8,901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.13/22,178.33 = 8,901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.13x = 22,178.33 × 8,901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.13x = 197,415,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,415,303.48/16,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.85

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