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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.70, 22,096.63 and 8,939.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.70, 22,096.63 and 8,939.58 is: 12,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.70 : 22,096.63 = 8,939.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.70/22,096.63 = 8,939.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.70x = 22,096.63 × 8,939.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.70x = 197,534,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,534,519.93/16,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.12

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