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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.36, 22,094.76 and 8,938.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.36, 22,094.76 and 8,938.23 is: 12,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.36 : 22,094.76 = 8,938.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.36/22,094.76 = 8,938.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.36x = 22,094.76 × 8,938.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.36x = 197,488,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,488,124.26/16,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.25

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