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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.54, 22,097.10 and 8,939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.54, 22,097.10 and 8,939.08 is: 12,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.54 : 22,097.10 = 8,939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.54/22,097.10 = 8,939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.54x = 22,097.10 × 8,939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.54x = 197,527,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,527,744.67/16,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.82

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