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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.48, 22,099.97 and 8,940.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.48, 22,099.97 and 8,940.89 is: 12,338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.48 : 22,099.97 = 8,940.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.48/22,099.97 = 8,940.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.48x = 22,099.97 × 8,940.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.48x = 197,593,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,593,478.38/16,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.43

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