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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.28, 22,099.70 and 8,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.28, 22,099.70 and 8,940.70 is: 12,338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.28 : 22,099.70 = 8,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.28/22,099.70 = 8,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.28x = 22,099.70 × 8,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.28x = 197,586,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,586,787.79/16,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.16

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