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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.54, 22,095.72 and 8,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.54, 22,095.72 and 8,938.08 is: 12,334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.54 : 22,095.72 = 8,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.54/22,095.72 = 8,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.54x = 22,095.72 × 8,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.54x = 197,493,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,493,313.02/16,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.44

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