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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.55, 22,095.02 and 8,938.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.55, 22,095.02 and 8,938.42 is: 12,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.55 : 22,095.02 = 8,938.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.55/22,095.02 = 8,938.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.55x = 22,095.02 × 8,938.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.55x = 197,494,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,494,568.67/16,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.51

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