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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.84, 22,094.28 and 8,938.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.84, 22,094.28 and 8,938.56 is: 12,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.84 : 22,094.28 = 8,938.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.84/22,094.28 = 8,938.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.84x = 22,094.28 × 8,938.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.84x = 197,491,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,491,047.44/16,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.06

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