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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.56, 22,099.29 and 8,939.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.56, 22,099.29 and 8,939.63 is: 12,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.56 : 22,099.29 = 8,939.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.56/22,099.29 = 8,939.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.56x = 22,099.29 × 8,939.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.56x = 197,559,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,559,475.86/16,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.24

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