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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.27, 22,095.59 and 8,937.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.27, 22,095.59 and 8,937.95 is: 12,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.27 : 22,095.59 = 8,937.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.27/22,095.59 = 8,937.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.27x = 22,095.59 × 8,937.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.27x = 197,489,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,489,123.47/16,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.38

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