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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.16, 22,421.04 and 8,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.16, 22,421.04 and 8,795.16 is: 12,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.16 : 22,421.04 = 8,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.16/22,421.04 = 8,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.16x = 22,421.04 × 8,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.16x = 197,196,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,196,634.17/16,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.30

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