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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.27, 22,096.97 and 8,938.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.27, 22,096.97 and 8,938.95 is: 12,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.27 : 22,096.97 = 8,938.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.27/22,096.97 = 8,938.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.27x = 22,096.97 × 8,938.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.27x = 197,523,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,523,709.98/16,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.77

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